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Tuesday, December 4
 | Inside Story: The Science of HIV/AIDS African Diaspora Film Fes
Kalu, a promising soccer player, leaves town in Kenya for the bright lights of Johannesburg to pursue his dream of becoming a professional player and supporting his family. His new life is full of all kinds of encounters, and love quickly comes his way; however, his past life comes back to haunt him as he does not know that he is HIV-positive and infects his new girlfriend. This very entertaining film's intention is that of educating a great deal of people who see their dreams shattered as they do not take the preventive measures to avoid infection. See More... |
 | Nelio's Story & Dina African Diaspora Film Fes
Nelio's Story Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, going on to describe his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival. screened with: Dina Dina is pregnant and tries to hide it from her parents. Her mother finds out and tries to protect her from her violent husband and is physically abused as a result. Dina convinces her mother that enough is enough—she should take her husband to court. See More... |
