The 29th New York African Diaspora International Film Festival will run from Nov. 26 - Dec. 12, 2021!
Some of the titles selected come from prestigious festivals including The Venice Film Festival, Slamdance, TIFF, FESPACO, Berlinale and The PanAfrican Film Festival, just to name a few.
OPENING NIGHT FILM – THE SLEEPING NEGRO
7pm Red Carpet
7:30pm Doors Open - Screening followed by Q&A with director Skinner Myers
The young black man, simply identified as “Man,” must resolve the personal meaning of his blackness when his white boss orders him to commit fraud to benefit the corporation. Struggling with an overwhelming sense of shame for going through with the illegal demand, Man seeks consolation by discussing his unease with a black former friend and his white fiancé. It does not go well…
1) Opening Night screening of THE SLEEPING NEGRO on Nov. 26 and Gala Screening of A SON on Dec. 9 at Cinepolis.
Both followed by Q&As with directors.
2) At Cinema Village from Dec. 3 to Dec. 9
1) Three Special Screenings followed by Zoom Discussions.
2) Over 70 films online. Each film / program starts on a specific date and time and stays available for 72 hours.
Films online available exclusively in NY, NJ & CT.
