In this intimate post-screening conversation, The HiveMind Unified founder and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Kareema Bee sits down with acclaimed director Ekwa Msangi (Farewell Amor) to unpack the powerful themes in both of their films: The Self Love Act and Farewell Amor. This special Q&A was part of the Sista Brunch x HiveMind Unified celebration held at Vidiots, featuring a community-centered screening and artist talk.

From self-love to immigration, cultural identity to creative risk, Kareema and Ekwa speak candidly about what it means to make deeply personal work that also reaches audiences across the globe. Whether you’re a filmmaker, a fan of indie cinema, or on your own healing journey—this conversation is for you.

📍 Farewell Amor is now part of the Criterion Collection.
🎬 The Self Love Act is fundraising to produce more episodes—visit HiveMindUnified.com to support.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Welcome & Kareema Bee intro by Shirlyn Cesar
01:00 - Ekwa Msangi intro & career highlights
03:00 - Love, identity & creative parallels between the two films
06:00 - Navigating assimilation & cultural duality
10:00 - Ekwa’s personal inspiration for Farewell Amor
13:00 - Kareema’s journey to on-camera vulnerability in The Self Love Act
16:00 - The metaphor of Kizomba, Kuduro & music as storytelling
19:00 - Final reflections on voice, risk & artistry

✨ Hosted by Sista Brunch and The HiveMind Unified

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