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The Willow Weeps for Me

Presented in collaboration with Cinéseries

Three people are close together; a woman with a headwrap and beaded necklace looks at a person in glasses. A man stands in the background.
Feb 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Film/Video Theater

Free for all audiences with ticket

For ticketing questions please call the Visitor Desk at (614) 292-3535.

A limited number of listening devices are available upon request.

If you have questions about accessibility or require an accommodation to participate in this event, please email accessibility@wexarts.org or call (614) 688-3890. Visit our Accessibility page to learn more.

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Join student group Cinéseries for an eclectic program of short films exploring themes of Black love, identity, history, and introspection, handpicked by Ohio State students.

The Willow Weeps for Me, curated by Cinéseries member Sarra Negassi, highlights groundbreaking short films that explore the intersections of Black womanhood across several decades. Each film creates an intimate portrait of human connection, including Zeinabu irene Davis’s charming tale of diasporic longing, Crocodile Conspiracy. Bringing together multiple genres, this program invites audiences to inquire and converse on the past, present, and future of Black women. (program approx. 90 mins., digital video)

Join us after the screening for an informal discussion about the program and light refreshments!

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Crocodile Conspiracy, courtesy of the Black Film Archive.

About the series

In the words of Cinéseries’ members: Cinéseries is a student-led group that organizes monthly screenings in collaboration with the Wexner Center for the Arts. We aim to offer a space for students and the community to engage with film and expanded cinema from makers of a variety of backgrounds. We aspire to create an environment conducive to critical engagement by inviting filmmakers to showcase work that takes risks, challenges norms, and opens a conversation by devoting to a wide range of artist-centered and independent media.

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Program Support

SUPPORT FOR FILM PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY

Rohauer Collection Foundation

WEXNER CENTER PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY

Greater Columbus Arts Council

The Wexner Family

Ohio Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts

CampusParc

The Columbus Foundation

Every Page Foundation

Mellon Foundation

Axium Packaging

Nationwide Foundation

Michael and Anita Goldberg

Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease, LLP

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY

Joyce Shenk

Rebecca Perry and Ben Towle

Lachelle Thigpen

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The Willow Weeps for Me

Feb 12, 2026 7:00 PM EST
Film/Video Theater

Free for all audiences with ticket

For ticketing questions please call the Visitor Desk at (614) 292-3535.

A limited number of listening devices are available upon request.

If you have questions about accessibility or require an accommodation to participate in this event, please email accessibility@wexarts.org or call (614) 688-3890. Visit our Accessibility page to learn more.

Become a Member