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SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL FILM SERIES
Mon-Wed, May 21-23, Doors 5:30pm Program 6pm
Museum of the African Diaspora
$10 General Admission (Reception on Monday at 6pm)
Presented by Museum of the African Diaspora & SFIAF and programmed by Ave Montague, Director of the San Francisco Black Film Festival. |
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Mon, May 21
Bigger Than Barbie (South Africa, 2006)
Director: Tina Davis. Documentary, 54 minutes.
West Coast Premiere
In South Africa, a small group of women from the townships around Cape Town are changing their lives, and exciting people all over the world by making colorful beaded dolls. In Bigger than Barbie we follow the women behind the beading project, titled Monkeybiz and their fight to overcome poverty and HIV/AIDS through contemporary art.
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Mon, May 21
Tsotsi (UK/South Africa, 2005)
Director: Gavin Hood. Feature, 94 minutes.
Winner of 2006 Academy Award – Best Foreign Language Film
Based on the novel by Athol Fugard, this compelling story of crime and redemption has captivated audiences worldwide and earned countless awards around the globe. On the edges of Johannesburg, the Tsotsi's life has no meaning beyond survival. |
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Tue, May 22
Cantu Succubi (Cuba, 2006)
Director: Christopher St. John. Music Video, l 4 minutes.
Filmmaker in attendance
This afternoon-dream music video, featuring footage filmed in Cuba of a black woman and her child, with digital animation added, takes viewers on a journey through death to life. It was created to accompany a song called Canta Succubi by the San Francisco band Outgrabe. |
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Mon, May 22
Hands of God (Peru, 2004)
Director: Delia Ackerman. Documentary 54 min
Spanish with English subtitles
The stunning dexterity and mastery of famous Afro-Peruvian percussionist Julio "Chocolate" Algendones are on display in this affectionate documentary about the great master. |
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Tue, May 22
La Rebelle (The Rebel. Haiti, 2006)
Director: Sacha Parisot. Feature, 93 minutes.
French with English subtitles
Northern California premiere
Director in attendance
A coming of age story about a teenage girl who turns to alcohol, drugs and sex when she finds her single dad with a new girlfriend. Just how far will she take her personal rebellion? |
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Wed, May 23
Kibera Kid (East Africa, 2006)
Director: Nathan Collett. Short, 12 minutes.
Northern California premiere
Filmmaker in attendance
Twelve-year-old Otieno is an orphan. He lives in Kibera, one of Africa's largest slums, where he has to steal to survive. Otieno is a member of the "razor blade" club that is something of a substitute family for him. |
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Tue, May 23
Movement ®evolution Africa (USA/Africa, 2006)
Director: Alla Kovgan. Documentary, 65 minutes.
World Premiere
In an astonishing exposition of choreographic creations, nine African choreographers tell stories of an emergent art form of Contemporary African Dance. Stunning choreography and riveting critiques challenge stale stereotypes of 'traditional Africa' to unveil soul-shaking responses to the beauty and tragedy of 21st century Africa. |
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