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19th new york african film festival review

Playing Warriors

Spring Time!

For your reading pleasure, my review of the NYAFF at Film Comment's online magazine!

Along with daffodils, sunshine, and graduations, a sure sign of spring is the arrival of the New York African Film Festival, founded and programmed by executive director Mahen Bonetti. The 19th edition arrived at the Film Society of Lincoln Center with the hallmarks of the season: color, freshness, warmth, and variety, with hopes for renewal and contemplation of what’s past...Read more

 

Maami(2011) d. Tunde Kelani

my review of "red tails" (2011) d. anthony hemingway

 "6 Smashing Reels!"

Here's an earlier draft of this review that has the clip of GL mentioned in the text.

You can also read the review online at Film Comment.

And I'm reposting this clip from our friends at

Fantasy of Flight 'cause I love it!

 

my review of pariah (2011) d. dee rees

The excellant Adepero Oduye plays Alike.  The Iron Lady herself gave her a shout out at the Golden Globes!

On the eve of the Oscar nomination announcements I thought I'd re-post my Film Comment review for this beautifully made film. It's still playing around town so be sure to go out and see it!