Dakar Street Life + Q&A
A group of homeless youth redefine their dreams and goals as they journey on to adulthood. Directed by Hubert Laba Ndao, 2013, 85 min, Senegal, drama, French with English subt.
Darratt
Gumar Abatcha orders his grandson Atim, to trace the man who killed his father during the civil war and execute him. Directed by Mahamat Saleh Haroun, 2006, 96 min, Chad, Drama, Chadian Arabic, French, English subt.
Elza
Followed by Panel Discussion + reception
A young Parisian woman returns to her native island of Guadeloupe looking for the father she has never known. Directed by Mariette Monpierre, 2011, 78 min, France, Drama, French, English Sub.
Fevers +Q&A
NY Premiere
When Benjamin finds out about the existence of his father, he is determined to break out of Foster care and find him. Directed by Hicham Ayouch, 2014, 90 min, France/Morocco, UAE, French, drama, English subt.
Frantz Fanon: His Life, His Struggle, His Work
This documentary traces the short and intense life of Frantz Fanon, one of the great thinkers of the 20th century. Directed by Cheikh Djemai, 2001, 52 min, Martinique/France/Algeria/ Tunisa, French, English subt.
The Glass Ceiling (Le Plafond de Verre)
Yamina Benguigui is hoping to start a conversation about affirmative action – a policy that does not exist in France today. Directed by Yamina Benguigui, 2004, 103 min, France, Documentary, French, English subt.
Hold Back (Rengaine) + Q&A
Dorcy, a young black Christian and Sabrina, a young North African Muslim, decide to get married. This union causes controversy in their communities. Directed by Rachid Djaïdani, 2012, France, 79 min, French, English subt.
The Pirogue
A group of men and one woman leave Senegal in a pirogue to get to Spain where they believe better lives await them. Directed by Moussa Touré, 2012, Senegal/France/Germany, 86 min, French, Wolof, Spanish, English subt.
Steps to Liberty (Les Marches de la Liberte)
US Premiere
Q&A with Director Rokhaya Diallo + Cocktail
Ten young Americans set out on a voyage of discovery to visit France, the country of Human Rights, going from the Elysées Palace to modest neighborhoods.Directed by Rokhaya Diallo, 2014, France, Documentary, 52 min, French, English subt.
Tango Negro, The African Roots of Tango
Tango Negro explores the expression of African-ness inherent in the dance of the “tango” and the contribution of African cultures to the dance’s creation.Directed by Dom Pedro, 2013, France, Documentary, 93 min, French, Spanish, English subt.
Tasuma, The Fighter
A comic look at the impact of Western colonialism on Africa. Directed by Daniel Kollo Sanou, 2003, Burkina Faso, 90min , comedy-drama in French/Moore with English subt.
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