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Gallery of Sub-Saharan African Art |
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Gallery of Sub-Saharan African Art
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African Lectures, Films, & Performing Arts
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Film Program
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Film Program Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6:45 p.m. Gartner AuditoriumCeddo - (Senegal, 1977, 120 min.) Banned in Senegal, this powerful historical fable uses the kidnapping of a tribal princess to explore Africa's longstanding conflict with Muslim, Christian and European colonialists. Directed by Ousmane Sembene Friday, Dec. 57 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 1:30 p.m. Mama Africa - (Zimbabwe, 2002, 89 min.) Queen Latifah introduces three films by African women that focus on young people trying to improve their lives without succumbing to the allure of crime. Directed by Bridget Pickering, Ngozi Onwurah and Zulfah Otto-Sallies. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Sia, the Dream of the Python- (Burkina Faso/France, 2001, 96 min.) In this West African fable, a young virgin is chosen by a despotic ruler to be sacrificed to the Python God. Directed by Dani Kouyaté. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 6:45 p.m. Sarraounia - (Burkina Faso/Mauritania/France, 1986, 121 min.) A legendary African epic about a sorceress queen who battles both rampaging French soldiers and neighboring tribes who think she's a witch. Directed by Med Hondo. Page 5 of 5 | On the next page: Keynote Lecture - Dr. Sharon F. Patton |