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FILM FESTIVAL
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 The African Diaspora Film Festival is an eclectic mix of independent, urban, foreign, and classic films that focus on the global black experience. Festival highlights include: the school program with screenings of Wormhead, at noon, about a little girl--with dreadlocks--first day of school, followed by Coming to England, the story of the journey of a 10-year old girl who leaves Trinidad-Tobago with her family to live in England; The afternoon program begins with Calypso at Dirty Jim's, at 2 p.m. about stories of slavery, freedom, war, and everyday life told by the calypsonians with captivating melodies and timeless hits, singing the joy and drama of the journey of these Caribbean nations; and then Black Gold, at 4 p.m., about the unjust conditions under which our favorite drink, coffee, is produced and what we can do about it. Don't miss the Leaders of the Caribbean program at 6 p.m. with documentaries about two extraordinary figures of the black world: Catch A Fire, the story of Deacon Paul Bogle, often described as a 19th-century Malcolm X in Jamaica and Frantz Fanon: His Life, His Struggle, His Work, the story of one of the great thinkers of the 20th century, spokesman for the Algerian revolution against French colonialism and author of Black Skin, White Masks. Closing the day, Women Indie Night will feature Reunion, a comedy directed by Shelia Marie Norman and produced by Jerry L. Norman III and Penny Styles McLean, followed by a catered reception. Ticket prices: $10; $8 for seniors and students; and $25 for Women Indie Night. For more information and ticket sales, call (212) 864-1760 or visit www.NYADFF.org. Cost: Ticket prices: $10; $8 for seniors and students; and $25 for Women Indie Night. For more information and ticket sales, call (212) 864-1760 or visit www.NYADFF.org. Program Information: |
