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May 21, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us at The People’s Forum for our Freedom Summer Film Series!

As we begin the partial reopening of our space, every Friday evening in May we will show a film in our screening room at 50% capacity.

This is a free, educational program, however, in order to maintain a safe capacity level, we ask that you leave a $6 deposit to reserve your participation. You will be refunded your deposit upon arrival or if you cancel.  Please have your confirmation email ready when you arrive.

Freedom Summer Films is a series that aims to explore the humanity and the creativity of the many struggles against imperialism, colonialism, capitalism at home and abroad, and we hope to leave inspired for a future of liberation through community and love.  We know that cultural expression is one of the most powerful forms of political education, and we hope you join us for these collective viewings!

FREEDOM SUMMER FILM SERIES: Mandabi (1968) 

 

About the movie
An unemployed and illiterate Senegalese man, Ibrahima, lives with his two wives and kids. A nephew of his sends him a money order from France worth 25,000 Francs which he has saved from working as a street sweeper. He is to keep some of the money for himself, save a portion for his nephew, and give a portion to his sister. However, Ibrahima faces numerous difficulties with the Senegalese bureaucracy in trying to cash the money order. The film explores themes of neocolonialism, religion, corruption, and relationships in Senegalese society.

Director: Ousmane Sembène / Senegal / 1968 / 90mins / Comedy, Drama / Wolof

WATCH THE TRAILER. 

 

Details

Date:
May 21, 2021
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Venue

The People’s Forum
320 West 37th Street
New York, NY 10018 United States
Phone
347-695-1095
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