Daughters of the Dust

A Film by Julie Dash

The story of a large African-American family as they prepare to move North at the dawn of the 20th Century. Using this simple tale, the film brings to life the changing values, conflicts and struggles that confront every family as they leave their homeland for the promise of a new and better future.

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SAIKATI: THE ENKABAANI
Director: Ann Mungai
(Kenya, 35mm, 1999) (95min)

A young Masai woman overcomes hardships to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse and a bush pilot. Set in modern-day Kenya. 

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Pieces of Identity
Director: Mweze Ngangura
(Congo) (1998 93min)

Winner of the Yennega FESPACO's Grand Prix in 1999, Pieces of Identity centers on Mani Kongo, an ageing Zairian king who resolves to search for his daughter Mwana, from whom he has nor heard since she was sent to Belgium to study at the age of eight. Mani Kongo arrives at Brussels airport, clad in the symbols of traditional power. Forced by Belgian customs officers to pay an import tax on the treasured works of art he is wearing, he later finds himself obliged to pawn them through Jos, an antique dealer.
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                             SANKOFA
                   DIRECTOR:  Haile Gerima
SANKOFA, an Akan word means that one must return to the past in order to move forward. Mona, a contemporary model, is possessed by spirits lingering in the Cape Coast Castle in Ghana and travels to the past, where, as a house servant called Shola she is constantly abused by the slave master. Nunu, an African-born field hand, and Shango, Shola's West Indian Lover, continuously rebel against the slave system. For Nunu this means direct conflict with her son, a mulatto benefiting from the system as a head slave. Inspired by Nunu's and Shango's determination to defy the system, Shola finally takes her fate into her own hands.  

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DIRECTOR:  Haile Gerima

ADWA is a film that documents the victory of Ethiopian patriots over the invading colonial power of Italy at Adwa, in the northern part of Ethiopia in 1896.  The victory was not only a historical landmark to Ethiopians, but became a beacon for Pan-Africanism around the world.

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Steve Bantu Biko: Beacon of Hope
(South Africa, 52min., 1999)
Director: Nkosinathi Biko

An intimate portrait of the slain Black Consciousness leader uses rare TV interviews and the personal insights of his wife, family, and friends. Don Mattera's original poetry and a mesmerizing score by Moses Molelekwa  complete the celebration of the life of this South African hero.

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YELLAMMA - Mohan Koda

COMPENSATION - zeinabu irene davis

'RAGE' -  Newton L. Aduaka

THE WHITE HOTEL -
Dianne Griffin & Tobi Solvang

THE SNAKE IN MY BED - Omah Diegu

BODY: THE VALUE OF WOMEN - Shereen Noon