May 24, 2026
filmmaker Nyasha Hatendi reflecting on race identity and invisibility through Ralph Ellison's classic novel

Why Invisible Man Hit So Close to Home for Nyasha Hatendi

In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with writer and director Nyasha Hatendi, the creative mind behind Sacrilege: Curse of The Mbirwi. Nyasha opens up about the book that fundamentally reshaped his understanding of identity, invisibility, and the complexity of being seen: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison.

Through a powerful and personal conversation, Nyasha reflects on how Ellison’s seminal novel illuminated the nuances of race, belonging, and self-definition—both in the world he grew up in and the one he continues to help shape through his work in film and storytelling. Join us for a deep dive into a literary classic and discover why Invisible Man still resonates with such urgency and clarity in Nyasha’s life and art.

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