ALICE WALKER: BEAUTY IN TRUTH - GALA

NY Premiere

The New York African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) will showcase 73 films from 35 countries during its 21^st edition, including 35 World, US and NY Premieres between November 29 and December 15, 2013.

Several familiar faces are featured in the line-up including Danny Glover, Michael Beach, Alice Walker, Steven Spielberg, Graham Greene, Isaach De Bankolé and

Isaiah Washington.

Richness and Diversity are the staples of ADIFF.  This year again, discover amazing films from all over the world.  Here are some of the themes and highlights to explore in ADIFF 2013:

* Afro-Brazil Celebration

* Best Film Directed by a Woman of Color Competition

* Comedies

* Films based on true stories   

* Historical Films
* Human Rights

* Jamaicanity: The Resonance of Jamaica
* Music Films    

* Religion & Spirituality

* Remarkable People

* Road Movies

* Love & Romance   

* School Program

* Spotlight on Haiti

* Urban Films

visit http://www.NYADIFF.org

 FESTIVAL SCHEDULES CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

- Quad Cinema   (34 West 13th Street) 

- Thalia Cinema, Symphony Space (95th Street and Broadway) 

- Teachers College's Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Community Affairs (525 West 120th St, room 128 Zankel) 

- Black Spectrum (177 st & Baisley Blvd, Jamaica, Queens) 

- IFC Cinema (323 Avenue of the Americas at West 4th Street)

Download the entire schedule here:

http://nyadiff.org/newsite/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ScheduleADIFF2013Web.pdf

GALA SCREENING

Sat, Dec. 7 @ 8PM -  

Cowin Center, Teachers College 

Alice Walker: Beauty In Truth is the compelling story of an extraordinary woman's journey from her birth in a paper-thin shack in the cotton fields of E atonton, Georgia to her recognition as a key writer of the 20th Century. Alice Walker made history as the first black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for her groundbreaking novel, The Color Purple, which has been transformed from a novel, to a Hollywood movie and latterly to a successful Broadway musical. This universal story of triumph against all odds is not that different from Walker's own story.

Born in 1944, eighth child of sharecroppers, her early life unfolded in the midst of violent racism and poverty during some of the most turbulent years of profound social and political changes in North American history. Beauty In Truth looks at the art and life of an artist, a self-confessed renegade and human rights activist. Praised and pilloried, Walker is a fearless pioneer whose voice has driven people to express joy as well as anger and ruthless vilification. Alice Walker's inspiring journey is also a story of a country and a people at the fault line of historical changes.

Alice Walker: Beauty In Truth is a complex exploration of Walker as a writer, public intellectual and human rights activist. Walker was a key architect of the US civil rights movement as much as a participant. In 2010, Walker wa s awarded the LennonOno Peace Award for her ongoing humanitarian work by Yoko Ono.

Beauty In Truth offers audiences a penetrating look at a life lived with passionate commitment to truth and justice.

Directed by Pratibha Parmar, USA, 2013, 84 min., USA, documentary in English.

Q&A after the screening followed by a catered reception.

Ticket: $25

TICKETS HERE

CHASING SHAKESPEARE - OPENING NIGHT

The highly anticipated film CHASING SHAKESPEARE by Norry Niven will open the 21sth edition of the African Diaspora International Film Festival on November 29th, as a New York Premiere at the Symphony Space.

Chasing Shakespeare, starring Danny Glover and Graham Greene, is a "deeply layered, artistic story about love in a world governed by racial and ethnic differences. " ~ Leonardo Santana, SUMMIT DAILY NEWS

CHASING SHAKESPEARE 

Fri, Nov. 29 @ 7:30PM - Symphony Space

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Chasing Shakespeare is a beautiful and enchanting love story about a young Native American woman's search for her destiny and her widower husband's attempts to reunite with her after her death. Based on a screenplay by James Bird, Chasing Shakespeare recounts the beginning, end and rebirth of a love affair between William and Venus in rural Arkansas.
 

USA - 2012 - Narrative (Drama) - 116' - English

With: Danny Glover, Graham Greene, Tantoo Cardinal, Chelsea Riketts, Mike Wade, Justin Alston, Brina Palencia, Clarence Gilyard Jr

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PROSPECT

After a chance encounter with a mysterious woman at Prospect Park, a Brooklyn photographer is drawn into a world that may or may not be all in his head.

Directed by Derrick Perry, 2012, 12 min, USA, Short, English

Opening Night
Q&A after the screening

VIP reception 

Tickets: $25 (screening & Q&A)

VIP Tickets: $45 (screening, Q&A and VIP reception)

 TICKETS HERE

VISIT CHASING SHAKESPEARE OFFICIAL WEB SITE!  

Sponsored by ArtMattan Productions  

NISHAN (MEDAL OF HONOR) - ADIFF CENTERPIECE

ADIFF Centerpiece Screening

Sunday, December 8 @ 5pm - 
Cowin Center, Teachers College

NISHAN (MEDAL OF HONOR) 

York Premiere

Nishan is a young businesswoman who dreams of leaving Ethiopia to seek her fortune abroad. Wh en her father mortgages the house to support her emigration, an unsigned document creates a disastrous domino effect in Desalegn's thrilling debut. Entangled in a web of deceit and danger, Nishan must navigate through these ordeals to preserve her independence, protect her family, and realize her ambitions for a better life.

Directed by Yidnekachew Shumete Desalegn, 2013, 105min, Ethiopia, Drama/Suspense

Shown with

YOUTHS OF SHASHA

The documentary talks about the situation of the music-talented youth in Shashamane, Ethiopia. This is a piece of land that Haile Selassie gave to all Rastafarian people who decided to come back to Africa. They haven't a studio or some distribution that can support them. Because they love and need to express themselves by music, they keep doing it, facing obstacles. This documentary is a part of a larger project: to establish the first music school and recording studio in Shashamane

Directed by Renato  "Rastewelde"  Tome, 2013, 45 min, Ethiopia/ Italy, Documentary, Jamaican/English/ English subt.

Q&A after the screening followed by catered reception

Tickets: $25

TICKETS HERE  

WHAT: 21st Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival - NYC

WHEN:  November 29- December 15, 2013

WHERE:  New York City