Category Archives: Cinema

The Unlikely Heroes

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Priye

Ger’s journey has been both tumultuous and triumphant in many ways. He traveled a long way to escape war in Sudan, morphed into an international top model and actor, and now answers a calling to return home to play a part in the rebuilding. An … Continue reading →

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Wafalme's "1 Minute To Save The World" award winning video

Posted on February 21, 2011 by B

A group of teenagers from the slums of Nairobi have joined together to make a winning video on environmental protection. See video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTlCIrflE4o&feature=player_embedded The film competition “1 Minute To Save The World” challenged young filmmakers to create a one-minute … Continue reading →

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Restless City.

Posted on October 25, 2010 by kimathi

Patiently waiting to watch this film Nigerian born director Andrew Dosunmu weaves the story of a young African immigrant leaving and hustling in the streets of New York in his new project Restless City. Also we definitely want to check … Continue reading →

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Ni Wakati (It's time) by Michael Wanguhu

Posted on September 16, 2010 by JC

Come support MIchael Wanguhu in his new project-Ni Wakati (It’s time); a follow up to his well received debut, Hip Hop Colony, where he documented the impact of hip hop in Kenya and East Africa.  Ni Wakati re-introduces Africa’s rich diversity … Continue reading →

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EPIC Action Film UG!

Posted on August 26, 2010 by kimathi

Uganda’s first action movie from Ramon film productions. Who killed Captain Alex? www.ramonfilmproductions.com Too deadly.. Watch Trailer CLICK here

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Pumzi Blows Thro Cannes!

Posted on May 25, 2010 by kimathi

Pumzi the film by Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu, was voted the best short at the 2010 Cannes Independent film festival announced today via the website and press release. Click here for more details. Kudos Wanuri and Mariga! http://www.cannesfest.org

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Pumzi-(Breath)

Posted on February 24, 2010 by kimathi

Pumzi is a breath of fresh air and a landmark in African film-making as far I am concerned. Director Wanuri Kahiu delivers the image of the future coupled with an impact-filled message wrapped in a 20-minute short feature. I got to see Pumzi … Continue reading →

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African Diaspora Film Festival

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Priye

Now here’s a chance to indulge yourself and soak up the culture. The 17th annual African Diaspora Film Festival is running from Nov 27 – Dec 15 at various locations in NYC. With a selection of 101 urban, classic, independent … Continue reading →

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I Bring What I Love – Youssou N'Dour.

Posted on June 10, 2009 by kimathi

I Bring What I Love is an uplifting, music-driven journey into the power of one man’s voice to inspire global change. The film unfolds an extraordinary moment in the life of Youssou N’dour — the best selling and most influential … Continue reading →

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Now Showing- CNN Inside Africa NY Film Festival.

Posted on May 9, 2009 by kimathi

Don’t you like it when everything works out so well and everybody is winning?…case in point.. CNN Inside Africa at the NY African Film Festival, Lupita Nyongo darling of the festival with her amazing and moving documentary “In My Genes” … Continue reading →

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