Celebrity Sightings
There are many celebrities that have shown up at the Tribeca Film Festival to celebrate film. Others were busy entertaining in their different fields, around the world.
Seal brought the house down at Radio City Music Hall in his inimitable style. Suzanne ‘Africa’ Engo took some time out to catch a movie screening, while Mel B. lent her celebrity status to the Invisible Children organization to draw attention to the abduction of children in Uganda to force into the army. Charlize Theron was at the 36th Film Society Of Lincoln Center’s Gala Tribute honoring Tom Hanks. » Read more…
Mirt Sost Shi Amit (aka Harvest: 3000 Years)
This powerful film written and directed by veteran filmmaker Haile Gerima (Sankofa, Bush Mama) will screen at the Tribeca Film Festival. » Read more…
I Am Because We Are
Madonna was at the Tribeca Film Festival screening of her documentary on HIV/AIDS and it’s effect on the children in Africa. The film follows the lives of several children and highlights the problems they are facing and the changes that can be made today to help make a difference. » Read more…
Kassim The Dream
Kief Davidson directs the story of Kassim “The Dream” Ouma, a former junior middleweight boxing world champ. Kassim, born in Uganda, had been trained as a child soldier at six years old and forced to commit unspeakable atrocities until he was eighteen. Eventually, Kasim comes to the United States and tries to start a new life for himself, although the memories of his past continue to haunt him. » Read more…
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July 14 - 17, 2010
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March 11 -15, 2010
Sixth Annual New African Films Festival
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April 10, 2010
RUNWAY LIBERIA: Silver Spring,MD
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