Can poetry serve as a witness to the horrors of genocide?
In short: Poet Emtithal Mahmoud uses verse to confront her survival of the Darfur genocide, sharing original works that navigate the complex landscape of displacement, family, and loss.
In this performance, Emtithal 'Emi' Mahmoud presents two original poems that explore the resilience required to escape genocide. Her work moves between the shared experiences of refugees and the personal intersections of joy and sorrow, ultimately posing a profound question to the audience: 'Will you witness me?'
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