Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project

Intimate vérité, archival footage, and visually innovative treatments of poetry take us on a journey through the dreamscape of legendary queer poet Nikki Giovanni as she reflects on her life and legacy.

Documentary

Release: 2023-11-03Runtime: 102 minRating: 6.2 (8)

Cast

Nikki Giovanni

Self

Taraji P. Henson

Self (voice)

Virginia Fowler

Self

Kai Giovanni

Self

Thomas Giovanni

Self

Touré

Self

Novella Nelson

Self

Crew

Joe Brewster

Producer

Derek Wiesehahn

Director of Photography

Alfredo Alcántara

Director of Photography

Samora Pinderhughes

Original Music Composer

Taraji P. Henson

Executive Producer

Terra Jean Long

Editor

Greg Harriott

Director of Photography

Tommy Oliver

Producer

Chris Pattishall

Original Music Composer

Ben Whitver

Dialogue Editor

Clips & Videos

Official Trailer

'Going To Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project' with filmmakers | Academy Conversations

Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project Q&A

Official Teaser