Film at The Africa Center presents 'Samia'

Join us on Wednesday October 28th at 7:00PM for our Film at The Africa Center screening of 'Samia' presented in partnership with African Film Festival, Inc.

Runtime: 102 minutes

The Film

‘Samia’ tells the inspiring story of Somali athlete Samia Yusuf Omar, who pursues her dream of participating in the Olympic Games despite difficult circumstances and societal restrictions. Growing up in Mogadishu as a talented runner, Samia is supported by her father in her athletic ambitions, while her mother is concerned about the dangers women face in sports. The film showcases Samia's unwavering determination, her passion for running, and her dream of one day standing on the Olympic stage as the fastest woman in Somalia. Based on true events, the film offers a powerful portrait of a young woman who fights for her freedom and dreams against all odds.

About Film at The Africa Center:

The Africa Center is proud to continue its ongoing partnership with African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) to present a selection of films from the vibrant tapestry of African cinema. Since 1990, African Film Festival Inc. has curated a remarkable catalogue of classic films, independent films, blockbuster films, films not widely accessible to the general public, and more. The monthly screenings jointly presented with The Africa Center unsheathe the cinematic universes of Africa and its diaspora for new and growing audiences to experience and enjoy.

About our partners:

African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) is dedicated to advancing an enhanced understanding of African culture through the moving image. It offers diverse platforms for the wide distribution of African media through its flagship annual film festival and complementary year-round programming. AFF is committed to increasing visibility and recognition for African media artists by introducing African film and culture to a broad range of audiences in the United States and abroad, bypassing economic, class and racial barriers. In 1990, AFF’s founders established goals that continue to enrich the organization mission and organizational development: To use African cinema to promote and increase knowledge and understanding of African arts, literature and culture; To develop an audience for African films; To expand the opportunities for the distribution of African films in the United States and abroad.