*Closing Night Film included closing night reception to ticket and badge holders.
Directed, Written & Produced by Zainab Muse
Feature Documentary | 90 min | English | Canada
Sunday, September 28th, 2025 | 7:30PM Screening
Neighborhood House at Christ Church
20 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Know Her Name is a mystery documentary that delves into the legacy of filmmakers and uncovers the story of why women, especially women from underrepresented communities like Zora Neale Hurston and Esther Eng, have been forgotten in discussions of film.
Director’s Bio
Zainab Muse
Director/Writer/Producer
Zainab Muse is a filmmaker, and an award-winning entrepreneur. She owns CREATORLAND, a Canadian independent production company that has been active for over a decade with a mission to produce stories that advance the narratives of unheard voices and perspectives.
Some of her productions include documentaries and short films for Canadian broadcasters, CBC and Bell, along with feature-length films, television series, and a film and philosophy podcast.
In addition, she supports many productions as a consulting producer and works on international co-productions with Canada.
In 2022, she was a fellow of the Netflix – BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative, and a fellow of the Black Screen Office (BSO) and Directors Guild of Canada (DDGC)’s Black Women Directors Accelerator. She currently sits as a Programming Committee member for the Black Screen Office (BSO).
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Katherine Hepburn
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