About this Event
The 32nd annual African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to New York City with 62 films from 32 countries, including 31 premieres and 5 gala screenings! Join us in person at , and for a celebration of African cinema and culture. Immerse yourself in a diverse selection of films from talented filmmakers across the African diaspora.
Opening Night -
This political thriller from South Africa, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, will have its New York Premiere on November 29 at Teachers College, Columbia University. The film follows investigative journalist Luyanda Masinda, who risks her life to uncover the truth behind her friend and fellow reporter’s M**der amidst a wave of government corruption. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker and a catered reception.
Closing Night -
This documentary explores how the Dutch government reframed its military aggression in Indonesia as a “domestic affair” to avoid accountability for war crimes. Filmmaker In-Soo Radstake examines the revision of colonial history in the Netherlands through rare archival footage and expert interviews. The screening will be followed by a Q&A and a catered reception.
MORE HIGHLIGHTS
Caribbean Leaders
• (Dec 3): A docudrama exploring Errol Barrow’s fight against colonialism in Barbados and his vision of economic self-reliance.
• (Dec 3): A documentary on the revolutionary psychiatrist and anti-colonial activist Frantz Fanon, who dedicated his life to liberation struggles in Algeria and beyond.
• (Dec 3): A documentary uncovering the life and legacy of Walter Rodney, a historian and activist whose M**der and activism resonate with current movements against imperialism and surveillance.
Parisian Tales at Thalia
On December 7 at Symphony Space, Thalia, watch three films followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Rokhaya Diallo:
• : A documentary highlighting the achievements of African Americans who thrived in Paris from the 1920s to the 1950s.
• : A drama about an Algerian Muslim in France who, after witnessing a M**der, finds himself entangled in cultural and religious challenges.
• Diallo explores and challenges the stereotypical image of the Parisian woman by showcasing the diversity of modern Paris.
An Evening with Billy Woodberry
On December 13, join legendary filmmaker Billy Woodberry for screenings of his restored classic , about a struggling family in Watts, Los Angeles, and his latest film , which examines the life of Angolan revolutionary Mário Pinto de Andrade.
South Africa: 1994 - 2024, a Conversation
On December 13, experience the US Premiere of , followed by and . A panel discussion will follow with directors Tara Moore (Legacy) and Naledi Bogacwi ().
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Teachers College Columbia University, 525 West 120th Street, New York, United States
USD 92.55 to USD 343.31
