Film Screening

Although most of the symposium is capacity-limited to presenters and invited guests, we are pleased to present a public screening of the documentary A Table of Our Own followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Ayize Jama-Everett.

The screening will be at 8pm on Wednesday, March 5. Exact location will be announced soon.

A Table of Our Own by Ayize Jama-Everett is an extraordinary and thought-provoking documentary that delves into the rich tapestry of the African-American experience, exploring the intersection of psychedelic substance use, spirituality and the pursuit of social justice. This groundbreaking film captures the diverse range of perspectives and experiences within the African-American community, forging a path towards healing, understanding, and empowerment. It invites viewers to witness a remarkable gathering where a diverse group of African-American thought leaders, activists, and individuals courageously share their narratives on the transformative power of psychedelic substances.

Producer Ayize Jama-Everett holds three Master’s degrees:
in Divinity, Psychology, and Fine Arts (Writing), and blends
these degrees in all his work. He identifies as a guerilla
theologian, a community-based therapist, and an afro-futurist.
His expertise includes working with adolescents, the history
of substance use in the United States, the history of sacred
plant medicines in the Maghreb, the religious roots of political
violence from Ireland to the Middle East, educational arts
pedagogy and Afrofuturism. He has published four novels
and two graphic novels. As an associate professor at Starr
King, he teaches The Sacred and the Substance – a course
that examines the role of consciousness-altering plants
in religions around the world. He is a board member of the
Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation and Access to Doorways,
and is a board-level advisor to Psychedelics Today.