Film Screening: Knew Love
Celebrate the debut of Knew Love, a short dance film dedicated to a community of dancers who’ve lost loved ones. Over the past year, a devoted team of talented dancers and production artists worked together to bring this heartfelt vision to life.
Directed by Lydia Jones, Knew Love uses the universal language of dance to evoke profound emotion, offering a timeless reflection on memory, loss, and legacy. Filmed in a deeply personal location and accompanied by moving audio, the film was inspired by the essence and love of Lydia’s father, Milton Jones, as a tribute to mark the fifth anniversary of his passing.
Schedule of Events
2–2:30 p.m. Be immersed in color theory in the Wells Fargo Community Room, presented by Lydia J and Zhané. The color blue supports healing.
2:30–3:30 p.m. Film Screening and Q&A in Pillsbury Auditorium
3:30–4:30 p.m. Return to Wells Fargo Community Room
Following the premiere, join the dancers and production team for an engaging discussion. Through dialogue and dance, Knew Love seeks to inspire and honor the connections we carry with us while creating a healing space for those who’ve experienced loss.
Knew Love Team Acknowledgments
Director/Co-Choreographer/Producer: Lydia Jones
Co-Choreographer/Dancer: Zhané Jackson
Dancers: Lydia Jones, Herbert Johnson, Jaylen Franklin, Zhané Jackson, Peace Madimutsa, Aijah Jones, Carlie Jones
Videographer/Editor: Laura Sukowatey
Co-Creative Director/BTS: Derrick Chui
Line Producer/Production Assistant: Selena Souvannasane
Production Assistant: Anna DuSair
Stand-in Assistant: Mia Johnson, Waswa Kalema
Monologue: Milton Jones, Stewart Jones, Stephanie Lee, Wendell Lee, Michael Mack, Tikisha Torrence
Song: “Mama Knew Love” by Anthony Hamilton; sound blend by Lydia Jones
Knew Love is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.