Sembene Across Africa

A project in Dakar, Senegal by Samba Gadjigo and Jason Silverman
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Join the largest community screening in history, featuring a film about "the father of African cinema," shown in every African nation.
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Backers: 154
Average Pledge Per Backer: $96

Funded: $14,811 of $14,500
Dates: Apr 30th -> May 24th (24 days)
Project By: Samba Gadjigo and Jason Silverman
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Latest News

10 hours left!! Angela Davis: Sembene the inspiration

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Before the scholar and activist Angela Davis met Ousmane Sembene at a film festival, his books and films had deeply touched her. She even used them as materials when teaching in Black Panther-run schools. But they connected in unexpected ways.  Your... (Read More)

Final hours! The star of Moolaade tells us why Africa needs Sembene

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We are almost to our goal! Can you help? Those who know the work of Sembene know how important he can be to the continent. That includes Fatoumatah Coulibaly, an activist and the acclaimed star of the Cannes-winning film Moolaade.  Here she is,... (Read More)

Support us for the sake of African cinema ... and the premiums!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Help us and we'll hook you up! We've got acclaimed SEMBENE! posters and DVDs, Samba's biography of Sembene, dinner with a director ... Plus you'll be the first to wear the new Sembene t-shirt! Most importantly, you'll be part of an historic event,... (Read More)

Screenings update, Accra to Zimbabwe! 30 hours and $2300 to go!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends of storytelling, cinema, self-empowerment and Africa, Together, we are building something unprecedented, a cross-continent collective of schools, museums, galleries, cultural centers, neighborhood groups, government agencies, NGOs and... (Read More)

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