# Event Details - **Event Name**: Threads of Us Exclusive Screening and Q&A - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a special screening of the award-nominated Jamaican film, Threads Of Us - on Marcus Garvey Earthday in Washington DC!About this EventThreads of Us , produced by DSE Jamaica, Kae Media and Tuff Gong Studios, recently had its US premiere at the prestigious Essence Festival in New Orleans, where the film was nominated for Best Narrative Feature Film!After a successful Independence Day screening in Boston, the next stop on the US Diaspora tour is Washington, DC!Presented in celebration of the Earthday of the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, this gathering is more than a film screening. It is an opportunity to connect culture, cinema, industry and memory.Marcus Garvey's legacy reminds us of the power of self-determination, cultural pride, economic empowerment and collective action. Threads of Us comes from that same spirit of asking who gets to tell our stories, how those stories shape our understanding of ourselves, and how culture can become a vehicle for connection and change. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/dfddce80-97e0-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w572-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Directed by Mykal Cushnie and written by Donisha Prendergast and nominated for 9 Caribbean Film Awards, Threads of Us tells a contemporary Jamaican story of exploring universal themes of love, hope and resilience that resonate across the Caribbean and throughout the African diaspora.The film stars international recording singer/ songwriter Sevana and Jamaican-Canadian actor Shomari Downer as leads in the film. Co-stars include celebrated Jamaican comedian Owen ' Blakka' Ellis, Grammy award winning songwriter Simon ' Vision' Mitchell, Shawn Bryan and JoAnne Williams.When: Mon Aug 17Where: Techo PalmaGates Open: 6pmShowtime: 7:30pmFollowing the screening, join Writer/Producer Donisha Prendergast for a special conversation about the making of Threads of Us, independent filmmaking, cultural memory, the Caribbean creative industry and the importance of telling our own stories.This event is rooted in community, culture and collective responsibility.Your contribution helps bring people together around cinema while supporting tangible community recovery work back home.A portion of proceeds will support Humanity Ova Vanity's Hurricane Recovery work in Petersfield, Jamaica, helping communities continue to recover and rebuild following Hurricane Melissa.Presented in collaboration with:GlobalYutes MediaHumanity Ova Vanity (HOV)DSE JamaicaAssociation of Rastafari Creatives - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/threads-of-us-exclusive-screening-and-qanda/100001997454751933 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, festivals, theatre, literary-art, comedy, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Techo Palma (formerly El Techo) - **lat**: 38.9154152 - **long**: -77.0202829 - **full address**: Techo Palma (formerly El Techo), 606 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Threads of Us Exclusive Screening and Q&A - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ffc3944b79506e5d6fcf32e51fab14002e1c6a0f32b9ee6b12efeb2fe3e3f65f-rimg-w1200-h1552-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786712770 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Threads of Us Exclusive Screening and Q&A being held? - **A:** Threads of Us Exclusive Screening and Q&A takes place on Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Techo Palma (formerly El Techo), 606 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Threads of Us Exclusive Screening and Q&A? - **A:** Threads of Us Exclusive Screening and Q&A is organized by GlobalYutes Media. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Threads of Us Exclusive Screening and Q&A is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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