On the occasion of Black History Month in the US,
the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco
presents
BLACK ITALY FESTIVAL.
The festivalwill open with BLACK ITALIAN SHOWCASE, a series of feature films and shorts celebrating Italian diversity and Italians of African descent, created by Do The Right Films and curated by producer-director Fred Kudjo Kuwornu. It is the first celebration of Afro-Italian talent in film, showcasing new features and shorts while illuminating the historical, social, and cultural aspects of Black life in Italy, offering the opportunity to see a diverse representation of the country.
The program:
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January 31, 2023 | 6:30 pm @INNOVIT, 710 Sansome St, San Francisco BLAXPLOITALIAN 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema Dir: Fred Kudjo Kuwornu Documentary, Italy, 2016, 61 min English and Italian with English subtitles The film screening is free and open to the public. Registration required. |
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February 15 | 3:30 PM (time to be confirmed) Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St, San Francisco AUTUMN BEAT Film directed by Antonio Dikele Distefano Drama/Music, Italy, 2022, 103 min. Co-presented by MoAD Followed by Q&A with the director Free Admission | Registration required (link coming soon) |
And more is coming…