Nova: A New Spelling of My Name (2021)

A young artist, born as Nicole, but renamed Nova, sets out on a healing journey on an indigenous Taino sanctuary in upstate New York. Accompanied by the Wild Darlings, a black + queer, healing arts collective, she transmutes the trauma of her past by performing in white-face as the male teacher that sexually abused her as a child.

Director: Nova Scott-James
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
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Cast

Language: English, Èdè Yorùbá
Original Language: en

Keywords

healing, childhood sexual abuse, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nova: A New Spelling of My Name about?
A young artist, born as Nicole, but renamed Nova, sets out on a healing journey on an indigenous Taino sanctuary in upstate New York. Accompanied by the Wild Darlings, a black + queer, healing arts collective, she transmutes the trauma of her past by performing in white-face as the male teacher that sexually abused her as a child.
Who directed Nova: A New Spelling of My Name?
Nova: A New Spelling of My Name was directed by Nova Scott-James.
Who stars in Nova: A New Spelling of My Name?
Nova: A New Spelling of My Name stars Nova Scott-James.
How long is Nova: A New Spelling of My Name?
Nova: A New Spelling of My Name has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Nova: A New Spelling of My Name?
Nova: A New Spelling of My Name is a Documentary film.