Toronto Premiere of Cotton Queen

Join Frames of Sudan, The Nile Legacy and York MSA for Toronto Premiere of the Latest Sudanese Feature "Cotton Queen" by Suzannah Mirghani. This Community screening is an opportunity to celebrate Sudanese filmmaking, connect with community, and support the preservation and visibility of Sudanese stories through cinema. Whether you are part of the Sudanese diaspora, a film enthusiast, or simply interested in discovering stories from around the world, we welcome you to join us for an evening of film and community. Cotton Queen Synopsis "In a cotton-farming village in Sudan, teenage Nafisa is raised on heroic tales of battling British colonizers told by her grandmother, the village matriarch Al-Sit. But when a young businessman arrives from abroad with a new development plan and genetically engineered cotton, Nafisa becomes the center of a power play to determine the future of the village. Awakening to her own strength, Nafisa sets out to save the cotton fields – and herself. Neither she nor her community will ever be the same again." Watch Cotton Queen Trailer Event Schedule • 5:30 PM — Doors Open: Arrive early, enjoy refreshments, and connect with fellow attendees. • 6:30 PM — Film Screening Begins: Please arrive on time so we can begin the screening promptly. Refreshments will be available upon arrival. We encourage all guests to arrive when doors open to enjoy the refreshments and settle in before the film begins. Event Details Location: Ian MacDonald Blvd, Village at York University, ON M7A 2C5 Doors Open: 5:30 PM Screening Begins: 6:30 PM Presented by Frames of Sudan, The Nile Legacy and York MSA. Collaborators: • Sudan Solidarity Collective • Toronto Arab Film Festival • YorkU Sudanese Students' Association • Muslim International Film Festival Frames of Sudan is an initiative dedicated to showcasing Sudanese cinema, supporting filmmakers, and bringing communities together through the power of film. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening celebrating Sudanese cinema and storytelling. Come watch, connect, and celebrate Sudanese stories with us!