Mon Afrique

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Synopsis

Based on “Africa, My Africa” from “Hammer Blows & Other Writings” by Senegalese Poet David Diop (1956), Mon Afrique is an experimental student short film shot on SUPER 8 that explores the experience of diaspora and longing through the journey of a hand-carved traditional African mask.

  • Narrative Short

Directed by:

Michael Thomas Solomon

Country:

United States

Runtime:

00:04:07

Screening Schedule

Oct 13

1:00 pm

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