When young Black teen, Nani, discovers she holds a gift that connects her to a long line of storytellers descended from her enslaved ancestors, she must quickly adjust to her new position in order to find a cure to an unknown illness rapidly spreading through the Black community. But with time not in her favor, can she rally enough support among new friends to save her family? And her people?
Rise of the American Griots
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10 episodes
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When young Black teen, Nani, discovers she holds a gift that connects her to a long line of storytellers descended from her enslaved ancestors, she must quickly adjust to her new position in order to find a cure to an unknown illness rapidly spreading through the Black community. But with time not in her favor, can she rally enough support among new friends to save her family? And her people?
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10/10/2022
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September 20, 2024
Tape Ten
<p>The Past and the Present finally come face-to-face. What does the future hold?</p> <p>------------</p> <p>Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production!</p> <p>CAST:</p> <p>McKenzie Franklin as Nani</p> <p>Joshua Curry as Charlie</p> <p>Jada M. Darden as Tayla</p> <p>Jordan Loman as Nazim</p> <p>Michael Cortez as Eric</p> <p>Yani Barrow as Dia</p> <p>James Bond as Elijah</p> <p>Samantha Haughawout as Syn</p> <p>Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit</p> <p>SPECIAL THANKS:</p> <p>Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)</p> <p>Dr. Deanna Koretsky</p> <p>The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar</p> <p>Spelman College English Department</p> <p>Spelman College Tech Department</p> <p>Royalty Free Sounds</p>
September 19, 2024
Tape Nine
<p>Syn leaves her final gift... much needed answers.</p> <p>------------</p> <p>Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production!</p> <p>CAST:</p> <p>McKenzie Franklin as Nani</p> <p>Joshua Curry as Charlie</p> <p>Jada M. Darden as Tayla</p> <p>Jordan Loman as Nazim</p> <p>Michael Cortez as Eric</p> <p>Yani Barrow as Dia</p> <p>James Bond as Elijah</p> <p>Samantha Haughawout as Syn</p> <p>Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit</p> <p>SPECIAL THANKS:</p> <p>Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)</p> <p>Dr. Deanna Koretsky</p> <p>The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar</p> <p>Spelman College English Department</p> <p>Spelman College Tech Department</p> <p>Royalty Free Sounds</p>
September 18, 2024
Tape Eight
<p>With a renewed sense of energy, Nani picks up where she left off.</p> <p>------------</p> <p>Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production!</p> <p>CAST:</p> <p>McKenzie Franklin as Nani</p> <p>Joshua Curry as Charlie</p> <p>Jada M. Darden as Tayla</p> <p>Jordan Loman as Nazim</p> <p>Michael Cortez as Eric</p> <p>Yani Barrow as Dia</p> <p>James Bond as Elijah</p> <p>Samantha Haughawout as Syn</p> <p>Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit</p> <p>SPECIAL THANKS:</p> <p>Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)</p> <p>Dr. Deanna Koretsky</p> <p>The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar</p> <p>Spelman College English Department</p> <p>Spelman College Tech Department</p> <p>Royalty Free Sounds</p>
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