Event
My Africa
Presented by the SAN JOAQUIN FILM SOCIETY
www.SJIFF.org
This is My Africa
50 min | African Continent, Nigeria, UK | 2008
Director: Zina Saro-Wiwa
West Coast Premiere
THIS IS MY AFRICA (TIMA) is an award-winning documentary film that is all about showing an alternative vision of Africa. A vision that is not only about war, corruption, famine and chaos. TIMA features people like Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jon Snow, Colin Firth, Mourad Mazouz, Yinka Shonibare and many more. Each interviewee is given a questionnaire and all the answers are remixed to provide what could be considered a crash course in African culture. (At least the African cultures that resonate with the interviewees in the film). TIMA is, however, more than just a film. It is a movement. A movement that is determined not to allow Africa's problems entirely define the continent. TIMA is providing an alternative vision of Africa. It allows you telling us what YOUR Africa is and all of us learning from it and getting to grips with the myriad African Cultures there are out there. It's about discovering new African music, new African art, new African writers, new places to visit, new ideas... It is open to all Africa lovers wherever you are from in the world.
The Power of Art: Women Voices in Africa
51 min | African Continent, Canada | 2007
Director: Claudine Pommier
Northern California Premiere
Culture is no longer a static body of knowledge, values, practices and expressions shared and passed on by a community. It is a dynamic reality. THE POWER OF ART explores how contemporary African women who choose to be professional artists claim their position, and deal with the stereotypes associated with being an African and a woman. The film also focuses on the role professional artists may play in addressing the challenges women are faced with on the African continent.
ABOUT CINEMA ROOM
SJFS Cinema Room is a unique exhibition partnership between the San Joaquin Film Society and Cibo di Vino Restaurant - Matine Movie Lounge, to year-round global cinema film programs and special events within the intimate settings of the Matine Movie Lounge. SJFS presents a richly-diverse collection of films, special screenings, shorts collections, guest filmmakers, mixed-media showcases, and creative discussions. Ticket prices vary depending on show.
ABOUT SAN JOAQUIN FILM SOCIETY
The new San Joaquin Film Society, Inc., (SJFS) is the home of the San Joaquin International Film Festival, California Central Valley's preeminent celebration of global cinema. For 2009, in addition to the international film festival in May, SJFS launched an ambitious year of events that includes the 1st San Joaquin Children's Film Festival in January, the 1st California International Documentary Film Festival in the Fall, the year-round Cinema Room film programs, Cinema Italia series in February, the 1st San Joaquin Jewish Film Festival in June, special events, and educational programs. SJFS is dedicated to celebrating the artistry, diversity, and power of filmmaking; and to bringing the world's best cinema to the culturally-rich, Valley communities.
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LocationMatinee Movie Lounge
1825 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 13 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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