Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story plus Q&A with Director Alison Duke followed by a reggae-inspired dance party!

Join the Woodstock Film Festival for a special screening of BAM BAM: THE SISTER NANCY STORY, a powerful documentary about the trailblazing Jamaican dancehall icon, followed by a Q&A with director Alison Duke. Then, turn up the energy with a reggae-inspired DJ dance party featuring Shaman Vybez-celebrating Sister Nancy’s legacy through music and movement!

This event is graciously underwritten by gbgg Productions.

Award-winning filmmaker Alison Duke blends electric tour footage, powerful interviews (with Janelle Monáe, Young Guru, Pete Rock), and rare archival clips to celebrate Sister Nancy’s groundbreaking impact on reggae, hip hop, and global music culture. Empowering, unforgettable, and full of rhythm.

For decades, the iconic track “Bam Bam” has been a sampled darling within the music industry, creating many new stars along the way. But what do we know of its legendary creator? From Kingston to the world, witness the transcendent stylings and legacy of Sister Nancy.

About The Filmmaker:

Alison Duke is an award-winning writer, director, and producer known for fearless storytelling that centers underrepresented voices. She co-founded OYA Media Group with Ngardy Conteh George, producing acclaimed works like Mr. Jane and Finch, Black Community Mixtapes, and A Mother Apart, set to air on PBS POV in fall 2025. Her docuseries Paid in Full: The Battle for Black Music-a co-production with Catalyst and Idris Elba’s Green Door Pictures for CBC and BBC-won the 2025 Canadian Screen Award for Best History Documentary Program or Series and a Silver Award at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. Alison also co-founded the OYA Black Arts Coalition, mentoring emerging Black creatives in film and media. She is the recipient of the 2024 Hot Docs Don Haig Award and the 2019 WIFT-Toronto Crystal Award for mentorship.

Her debut documentary, Raisin’ Kane: A Rapumentary, produced by the National Film Board of Canada, launched her enduring focus on music documentaries. Since then, she’s become known as one of Canada’s top documentary filmmakers and has earned the unofficial title of “Queen of Music Docs” for her work spotlighting musicians and music scenes. She’s celebrated for her signature one-take scenes and a visual style that’s both dynamic and emotionally resonant. Her latest, Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story (a Crave Original), premiered at Tribeca 2024 and is touring internationally-from Amsterdam to Australia, LA to Kenya-where audiences are embracing its unapologetic Caribbean feminist lens and electrifying energy.

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