Sankofa Theater: Inscape Finale
Converge Media’s latest film premiered on FOX 13 Seattle and highlighted the story of Seattle’s Sankofa Theater and Black arts scene
Seattle’s Black Arts and Culture scene took a hit with the closing of the #SankofaTheater, a space created for Black artists and storytellers to share their talents with the world in Seattle’s Central District. The Theater, which was located at the Inscape Arts Building, was forced to close in September due to a lack of funding and a push from other tenants. While owner Teme Wokoma looks for a new space, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon took a deep dive into the remarkable story behind the theater and those who served as its driving forces.
Premiere Special Featuring FOX 13 Anchor Sabirah Rayford
History was made on Tuesday, February 27th at 7 pm as Sankofa Theater: Inscape Finale aired on FOX 13 Seattle in a primetime special hosted by FOX 13 evening anchor Sabirah Rayford. The film, produced by Back2Besa host Besa Gordon in conjunction with Converge Media, filmmaker Brady McAtee and producer Winfield Ezell Jr., focuses on the fight to save one of Seattle’s most important Black cultural spaces. The special will also feature a discussion between Rayford and special guests, including Sankofa Theater Co-Founder Teme Wokoma, The President of the Black Heritage Society of Washington State Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, Cynthia Brothers of Vanishing Seattle, and Besa Gordon herself.
Besa Gordon Highlights Seattle’s Sankofa Theater In New Film and Primetime TV Special
Seattle’s Black Arts and Culture scene took a hit with the closing of the Sankofa Theater, a space created for Black artists and storytellers to share their talents with the world in Seattle’s Central District. The Theater, which was located at the Inscape Arts Building, was forced to close in September due to a lack of funding and a push from other tenants. While owner Teme Wokoma looks for a new space, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon took a deep dive into the remarkable story behind the theater and those who served as it’s driving forces.
Sankofa Theater: Inscape Finale takes a look at the work done by those like founder Teme Wokoma, the late Elijah L. Lewis, and many of the incredible artists who benefited from the space. Produced by Gordon, the film will air on FOX 13 Seattle and FOX 13+ and shine a light on an important story within our community in a special hosted by FOX 13 anchor Sabirah Rayford and featuring Teme Wokoma, Cynthia Brothers, and Stephanie Johnson-Toliver.
Besa Gordon Previews The Film on FOX 13 Seattle
“Getting the opportunity to tell stories like this is what really inspired me to even start my media journey,” Gordon said. “Shining a light on important issues and things which impact my community means a lot to me, and I’m excited for everyone to see this film. The fact that it’s airing on FOX, where I host Back2Besa, is a huge win for everyone.”
