Cosmic Africa at Snug Harbor

Since 1990, African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) has bridged the divide between post-colonial Africa and the American public through the powerful medium of film and video. AFF's unique place in the international arts community is distinguished not only by leadership in festival management, but also by a comprehensive approach to the advocacy of African film and culture. AFF established the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) in 1993 with Film Society of Lincoln Center. The New York African Film Festival is presented annually by the African Film Festival, Inc. and Film Society of Lincoln Center, in association with Brooklyn Academy of Music. AFF also produces a series of local, national and international programs throughout the year. More information about AFF can be found atwww.africanfilmny.org.

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Join us for a screening of Cosmic Africa at Snug Harbor!

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

Come out for a screening of the acclaimed documentary film, Cosmic Africa by Craig and Damon Foster. Before the screening, join us for a walkthrough of the Here We Are: Young, Black, and Indigenous Women in the Art World exhibition at 7pm in the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art. The screening of Cosmic Africa takes place at 7:30pm on the Gazebo Lawn. Screening Rain Venue: Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, Snug HarborABOUT THE FILMCosmic AfricaDirected by Craig Foster &amp; Damon Foster / South Africa / 2002 / 72mins / DocumentaryIn English, Bambara and Ju'hoansi with English subtitlesTraveling across the scope of the African continent - Namibia, Ghana, Northern Kenya, Dogon country in Mali, and the Egyptian Sahara - this film captures the remarkable personal journey of an African astronomer, Thebe Medupe. Cosmic Africa and Thebe Medupe explore Africa's ancient astronomy history, while unveiling the deep connection humans have with the cosmos.ABOUT THE EXHIBITHere We Are: Young, Black, and Indigenous Women in the Art World is a showcase of five New York-based woman artists who share their art as an extension of themselves. Featuring work by Jaclyn Burke, Ify Chiejina, Jodi Dareal, Debbie Roxx, and Arrianna Santiago, Here We Are explores aspects of culture and identity, while centering the experiences of young, Black, and Indigenous artists working in a field where they rarely see themselves reflected.

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