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Presidente (1927-2014)
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Películas caribeñas presentes en el Festival Internacional de la Diáspora AfricanaThe rich culture of the Caribbean is well-represented in the 2020 African Diaspora International Film Festival, which will be presented virtually from Friday to Dec. 13.There are Caribbean connections in at least 16 films in the festival, which features a host of “culturally and socially meaningful feature and documentary films about the human experience of people of color all over the world.”A truly global experience, the 28th edition of the festival includes productions from 31 countries and “26 world, U.S. and New York premieres.”Among the Caribbean contributions are works with connections to Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, Barbados, Curacao and the United Kingdom.Shari Petti’s documentary “Jump!” examines the “spiritual and mental healing” of youngsters in the JumpTT physical theater program in Trinidad and Tobago.“Thus Spoke the Sea (Men Sa Lanmè Di),” from Haitian director Arnold Antonin is described as a “very poetic documentary” about the director’s homeland and the ongoing “love story” between Haitians and the sea.Marcia Weekes’ docu-drama “Barrow: Freedom Fighter,” a Barbados contribution, tells the story of the island nation’s first prime minister. The production is narrated by former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, whose father and maternal grandparents were born in Barbados.“The Story of Lovers Rock” is chronicled in the Menelik Shabazz work about the popular reggae music subgenre — which influenced Culture Club, The Police and other British bands.“Ava and Gabriel” by Felix de Roy comes from Curacao, and there is “Papa’s Song,” a Sander Francken film, set between Curacao and the Netherlands.Ticket prices range from $2 to $15, festival passes are available and there are also special events for the opening, gala, centerpiece and closing.For details, a full schedule, tickets, and more information, visit the festival website at nyadiff.org.
(Fuente: NYdailynews.com)
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