Democracy in Dakar at the NY African Diaspora Film Fest!
December 11, 2008
DEMOCRACY IN DAKAR AT THE NYADFF (NEW YORK AFRICAN DIASPORA FILM FESTIVAL)
AFRICAN UNDERGROUND: DEMOCRACY IN DAKAR
Tue. Dec. 9 @ 7:30pm
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By Ben Herson, Magee McIlvaine, Chris Moore. 65mins, 2007, Senegal/USA/France, documentary in English, Wolof and French with English subtitles
A film that explores the transformative role of hip-hop in politics in Senegal during the February 2007 presidential election campaign. Looking at the election through the eyes of hip-hop artists around Dakar, the capital of Senegal, the film is a fresh and engaging documentary that presents a very positive image of hip-hop as an educational tool in an continent where oral tradition is central. Part of Senegal: Cinema and Society. Screening followed by a Panel Discussion: Senegal Cinema and Society. Tue. Dec. 9 @ 7:30pm at Cowin Center. Moderated by Senegalese Journalist and host of African Times radio show in New York Dame Babou. Reception after discussion
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