Program Description
Event Details
Join Amanda Eke at a special screening of The Poet Speaks and then talk with her about the show and how poetry has changed lives.
Series Description:
The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke is an enthralling TV series hosted by Amanda Eke. Each season, Amanda embarks on a poetic journey to a new city or country, diving deep into the local culture and uncovering the rich history of oral traditions. From the bustling streets of New York City to the vibrant neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro, Amanda explores how words have shaped and preserved cultures, rituals, and societies throughout history.
Director's Bio:
Amanda Eke is a globally celebrated poet, artist, documentarian, and journalist who has made a profound impact in the world of storytelling. As the executive producer and creator of the TV show "The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke" on The Archaeology Channel, she brings powerful spoken word performances to a broad audience. Amanda also hosts the acclaimed "The Poet Speaks Podcast," recognized by Strategic Media Inc as a ‘Top 5 Podcast by Black Creators.’
Her work has garnered numerous awards and accolades, including being named ‘Changing the Face of Poetry’ by True Leaders Magazine and a Storytelling Master by the Kingdom of Morocco and the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication. Amanda’s global touring poetry workshop series, ‘The Poet Speaks,’ has reached and inspired audiences worldwide.