Afro Film Series

5238 South Harper Avenue,Chicago IL 60615

03 February, 2022

Description

A film series that showcases films directed and led by African and Caribbean directors, actors, and actresses. The producers at So Live Experience returns with the second annual of AFRO FILM SERIES where films directed and led by African and Caribbean directors, actors, and actresses will be showcased at The Harper Theater in Hyde Park. Every Thursday between February 3 thru March 24, we will have a public screening of the films listed below: February 3 — The Price (directed by Anthony Onah, Nigerian): Seyi, a 24-year-old Nigerian-American working on Wall Street, is caught engaging in insider trading. When his entire world comes crashing down, he is forced to finally confront his tumultuous relationships. February 10 — Osuofia in London (directed by Kingsley Ogoro, Nigerian): The eponymous Osuofia arrives in London straight from his village in Africa. He has inherited the vast estate of his deceased brother who left the village years before and amassed a business fortune in London. February 17 — Sometimes in April (directed by Raoul Peck, Haitian): A Hutu soldier (Idris Elba) tries to get his family to safety during the Rwandan genocide, while years later his brother stands trial for his actions. February 24 — Black Girl (directed by Ousmane Sembene, Senegalese): A Senegalese (Mbissine Thérèse Diop) works as a maid in France for a couple (Anne-Marie Jelinck, Robert Fontaine) who treat her as a slave. March 3 — Lumumba (directed by Raoul Peck, Haitian): “Lumumba" is a gripping political thriller which tells the story of the legendary African leader Patrice Emery Lumumba. Called "the politico of the bush" by journalists of his day, the brilliant and charismatic Lumumba rose rapidly to the office of Prime Minister when Belgium conceded the Congo's independence in June, 1960. He would last two months in office. This is a true story. March 10 — Yaaba (directed by Idriss Ouedraogo, Upper Volta): In a small African village, elderly Sana (Fatimata Sanga) is ostracized, but 10-year-old Bila (Noufou Ouedraogo) doesn't think she's a witch like everyone else. He even calls her Yaaba, which means grandmother. After Bila's cousin, Nopoko (Roukietou Barry), becomes deathly ill and Sana saves her, Bila comes to Sana's defense when the village medicine man accuses her of taking Nopoko's soul. It isn't until after Sana's death that the real reason behind the village's hatred comes to light. March 17 — Yeelen (directed by Souleymane Cisse, Mali): In the 13th century, Niankoro (Issiaka Kane) is born to the shaman Soma (Niamanto Sanogo), who fears his offspring's magical powers. Niankoro flees with his mother (Soumba Traore) and masters his skills while staying ahead of his father's attempts to track him down. Setting off on a journey to ask his uncle, Djigui Diarra (Ismaila Sarr), for advice, Niankoro uses his abilities to help tribal king Rouma Boll (Balla Moussa Keita) defeat a neighboring tribe, thereby earning the king's friendship. March 24 — Osuofia in London Part 2 (directed by Kingsley Ogoro, Nigerian): The eponymous Osuofia arrives in London straight from his village in Africa. He has inherited the vast estate of his deceased brother who left the village years before and amassed a business fortune in London. *Dates of film are subject to change* NOTE: Each screening is first come first served. Early arrival is strongly suggested! Doors open: 6:30pm / Showtime: 7:00pm.