BAM BAM: THE SISTER NANCY STORY + 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!

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.