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Afrikana Shorts RVA Premiere @ Elegba Folklore Society
September 17, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$10
Sept. 17, 2016 Saturday- Short Films: Two Cities – by Darius Clark Monroe
*Elegba Society: 1:00pm – 1:30pm* Locked inside the mind and memory of Dr. Mtangulizi Sanyika, he reflects what it means to be part of the displaced New Orleans population in Houston…
Sept. 17, 2016 Saturday- Short Films: Summer of the Gods byEliciana Nascimento & Maestrina da Favela w/Falani Spivey
*Elegba Society: 2:00pm – 2:45pm* SUMMER OF THE GODS premiered at Cannes film Festival, and has won five awards so far, including three of best picture. With this film, she reveals the beauty, culture and mythology of her people. Her hope is that it will encourage the preservation of Orishas traditions by inspiring viewers to honor them and learn more. Exclusive sneak peak: MAESTRINA da FAVELA, A coming-of-age documentary, following the life of Afro-Brazilian, female percussionist Elem Silva between the ages of 13-22.
Sept. 17, 2016 Saturday- Short Films: Parallel Shift w/Dawn Hall
*Elegba Society: 2:00pm – 2:45pm* A glimpse into an ethereal reality without special effects; divine inspiration and a dark paradoxical dream. The experience requires the audience to pause and be mindful of the layers of meaning and explore an individual interpretation.