An Evening with Dr. Samuel Waymon — Ganja and Hess

UC Santa Cruz, in collaboration with The African Connections Research and Education Fund, Inc., presents two very special evenings with Dr. Samuel Waymon

Award-winning composer, actor, lecturer, arranger and brother of the legendary Nina Simone

Free film screenings and discussions

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m

Communications Building, Room 150

“Ganja & Hess”

‘…one of the ten best films of the decade!’ Written and Directed by Bill Gunn

The ONLY American Film selected for screening during Critics’ Week at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival