"The Great Dance," DVD, Color, 75 minutes, 2000 (South Africa); directed by Craig and Damon Foster.

Date and Time
October 16, 2011
Event Details

The Great Dance is a fascinating documentary that examines the unique relationship between Kalahari Desert Bushmen, or the San people, and the harsh landscape of the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa.  Filmed through the eyes of !Nqate, a hunter and one of the Kalahari Desert bushmen,  The Great Dance follows the life of !Nqate as a hunter and tracker. It’s a raw and poignant story of !Nqate’s survival, as told in his own words.

This film is presented in conjunction with The African Film Festival, New York.

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This program is FREE and subject to last-minute change or cancellation.