Newark Black Film Festival: Faya Dayi

49 Washington Street,Newark NJ 07102

12 July, 2022

Description

New Negress Film Society Presents: Faya Dayi (2021). Directed by Jessica Beshir. (120 min). Not rated (Long Documentary) A spiritual journey into the rituals of khat, a leaf that Sufi Muslims have chewed for centuries for religious meditations, and Ethiopia's most lucrative cash crop. The film will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Panelists to be announced. Check out the other festival screenings. The New Negress Film Society is a collective of Black women and non-binary filmmakers who create community, spaces, and films that reimagine cultural productions that have traditionally exploited our communities. Event Guidelines The Museum no longer requires proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 tests, or temperature screenings. On-site parking is available for $10. Use Washington Street entrance by Central Avenue. Enter event through the South Wing, located near the Museum parking lot. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. Show your digital or printed ticket to our Visitor Experience Assistant. Free popcorn, snacks and water will be available for each session. No refunds or exchanges unless the event is canceled or postponed. THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART’S NEWARK BLACK FILM FESTIVAL IS MADE POSSIBLE BY BANK OF AMERICA