Artist Sydney G. James’ bold brush strokes address racial injustice in her native Detroit.

Sydney G. James: How We See Us American Masters

Premiered March 21, 2023
Sydney G. James: How We See Us

Filmmaker Juanita Anderson follows visual artist Sydney G. James, whose bold brush strokes in murals and large-scale paintings amplify the presence of Black women, Black families and Black culture in her hometown of Detroit. Through her work as a mentor and as co-founder of the BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival, James inspires her fellow Detroiters to come together to celebrate their community.

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