Surrogates – Living a Second Life
Boris Kodjoe is an FBI agent in the sci-fi thriller, Surrogates, which is based on a Robert Venditti/ Brett Weldele book. He investigates a mysterious murder of a college student linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed robotic versions of themselves – fit, good looking remotely controlled machines that ultimately assume their life roles – enabling people to experience life vicariously from the comfort and safety of their own homes.
Kwesi & Hope:Tyler Perry’s New Hollywood Rising Stars
Tyler Perry is the master at discovering new talent and inaugurates two young rising African stars 10-year old Kwesi Boakye and Hope Olaide Wilson, to his latest number one film “I Can Do Bad All By Myself.” The film hit theaters on Friday, September 11th. The red carpet was rolled out for the screening, held several days prior in the heart of Chelsea, Manhattan. The premier generated a media frenzy as we all waited in line to get the best shot, sound bite or a quick interview from the all star cast: Taraji Henson, Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige and Tyler Perry.
Freddy Siglar, Kwesi Boakye and Hope Olaide Wilson
‘Living On Perfume’ Comes Up Smelling Roses
Despite addressing serious issues, ‘Living on Perfume’ that premiered in Blantyre’s Comesa Hall last Saturday has been received with mixed reaction.
Chiwetel Ejiofor is Back In the Post-Apocalyptic Film 2012
British actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor is back in the post-apocalyptic film, 2012.
Ejiofor’s resume continues to grow, as he has appeared in such films as Amistad, Dirty Pretty Things, Inside Man, and American Gangster. His most recent film, 2012, has him in the role of Adrian Helmsley, a scientific advisor to the President (played by Danny Glover). 2012, according to the Mayan calendar signifies a major change on Earth; a change that many have interpreted to be the end of the world. “Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. A global cataclysm brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors.” » Read more…
Malawian Film Goes To A Higher Level
We all live in a fantasy world; we all try to hide our real characters and that is the message that Malawian film maker, Michael Usi, is putting across in his new movie ‘Living On Perfume’ that premieres in Blantyre on August 1.
Usi, popularly known in Malawian film circles as Manganya, said in an exclusive interview that his new movie was showcasing some of the human vices that people tend to hide. “People tend to feign their real characters. [Many] times people hide their real character because they need to survive, and that is exactly what I am exposing in my new film. I want to teach people that we have to live as our real selves, not in a sheep’s skin while we are wolves” he said. » Read more…
Danny Glover will be at the Zanzibar International Film Festival
The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) is growing in stature each year, featuring a wider selection of truly great films as it gains recognition internationally. The list of films that have been chosen for screenings are listed here and represent a great cross-section of Africa and the Diaspora. To view the screening schedule, visit this page.
Meet Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, the Talent behind “Youssou N’dour: I Bring What I Love”
At an early age, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi was well on her way to being a masterful and accomplished Director. At just 24 years old, she won the Best Director Award at the 2003 Tribeca Film Festival for her documentary debut film – A Normal Life. It was after this that she decided to shift gears and in her own words, her next project was “to make an uplifting film about Africa and thought that music was one way to do it”. Her subject choice was none other than the best selling and most influential African artist of all time, the legendary Youssou N’dour.
“Youssou N’dour: I Bring What I Love” opens in NYC Theaters!!
After 5 years of dedication, hard work, and an incredible journey with Africa’s most influential and talented artist of all time, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi ’s documentary, “Youssou N’dour: I Bring What I Love”, opens in theaters in New York city on June 12th, 2009.
Chai, a Princeton graduate in comparative literature, is the American director and producer behind the documentary that retraces the daily life of N’dour throughout a 2 year period in Africa, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, following his controversial Grammy award winning album “Egypt”, which brought a lot of criticism and rejection in his native country, Senegal, due to his release and performances during the holy month of Ramadan. » Read more…
Trailer: ‘Precious’ starring Gabby Sidibe and Mo’Nique
I did a post about this film sometime ago. This highly anticipated film has a tentative release date of Nov. 6 and is currently schedule to screen at the Cannes Film Festival.
Below is the trailer for the film. Warning: The trailer itself is a tearjerker. » Read more…
Faat Kiné
Faat Kiné will be playing at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) this Friday, May 8th at 2:00pm & 6:50pm.
The film revolves around Faat Kiné, a 40-year-old Senegalese woman, who refuses to accept the saying, “It’s a man’s world.” Kiné raises her two children alone while working as a gas station owner. Faat Kiné examines the role of women in modern, post-colonial Senegal. » Read more…
Jamati Announces Sponsorship of Film Night for Passport to Africa Week
Washington, D.C., May 6, 2009: Jamati.com is pleased to continue its partnership with Passport to Africa, which this year will include the sponsorship of a Film Night on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. The Jamati Film Section will introduce one of the most acclaimed African films of the year, “From A Whisper,” to a diverse Washington DC audience.
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