African Diaspora Film Festival

First AnnualAfrican Diaspora Summer Film SeriesAUGUST 2006All screenings at The Riverside Theatre91 Claremont Ave. at 120th Street Tel: 212-870-6784Welcome to the world of the Contemporary African Diaspora Film Festival. In our reality, people from diverse races, nationalities and backgrounds come together to enjoy important cinematic works of creativity, intellectual expansion, identity, and equality. In this world there are no boundaries around people because they are embraced in a universal understanding of humanity. This is the element of commonality that weaves through this annual event of images from the African Diaspora.Today more than at any other time there are more films by black directors, more films on the black experience and more films with featured black actors enjoyed by all audiences. Notwithstanding, the international Black communities, whether in Europe, Latin America or Africa, continue to play a disproportionately marginal role in the art of cinema. Further, many creative and visionary films lay languid, collecting dust without the light of a screening owing to the lack of distribution outlets that showcase the films of our experience. The images of stereotypes, myths and deprived cultural experiences continue to be drawn out while talented people of color proceed to run up against the infamous "numbers" game with respect as to how many directors or films of color can an "already permeated" market absorb.to present these films to diverse audiences, redesign the Black cinema experience and strengthen the role of African descent directors in contemporary world cinema. In response to this mission, ADFF features the work of emerging and established filmmakers of color. Most important, ADFF distinguishes itself through its presentation of outstanding works that shine a different or comprehensive light on African Diaspora life and culture --no matter what the filmmaker’s race or nationality

Friday, August 18th @7pm"The Diner"Veteran actor Bernie Casey makes his debut as a writer and director with this allegorical drama.

Saturday, August 19 @ 4:30pm "Sisters In Cinema"Homage to African American women filmmaker, who against all odds made history.

Saturday, August 19 @ 7pm "100% Arabica" A light-hearted musical comedy about two real-life rap singers who use music to triumph over the bigotry and violence in their housing projects on the outskirts of Paris.

Sunday, August 20 @ 3pm"Kirikou and the Sorceress"A blend of African folktales, "Kirikou" has both humor andflair.
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