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    sembene! Stories

    A stylized image of filmmaker Ousmane Sembene with a pipe in his mouth.
    Film + TV
    09 October 2023

    Eight African Filmmakers on the Legacy of Ousmane Sembène, a Hundred Years On

    As the iconic Senegalese director’s centenary continues to be commemorated globally, OkayAfrica speaks to a handful of directors about his enduring influence.

    OkayAfrica's Weekend Guide
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    10 June 2017

    OkayAfrica's Weekend Guide

    There’s a deluge of cool events happening across Africa and the diaspora this weekend and OkayAfrica’s weekend guide is where you’ll find them.

    You Can Now Stream 'SEMBENE!' For Free on Vimeo For a Limited Time
    Film + TV
    08 June 2017

    You Can Now Stream 'SEMBENE!' For Free on Vimeo For a Limited Time

    From June 9 through June 12, stream the award winning documentary, 'SEMBENE!' on Vimeo for free.

    The Ultimate Guide to Streaming African Movies on Netflix
    Arts + Culture
    26 October 2016

    The Ultimate Guide to Streaming African Movies on Netflix

    15 African films and documentaries now streaming on Netflix.

    Film Festival To Bring The Best In African Cinema To The DC Area
    Events
    03 March 2016

    Film Festival To Bring The Best In African Cinema To The DC Area

    The New African Film Festival returns to Silver Spring, Maryland for its 12th edition this month.

    New 'Sembène!' Documentary Explores The Uncompromising Genius Behind The Father Of African Cinema [Exclusive Clips]
    Film + TV
    05 November 2015

    New 'Sembène!' Documentary Explores The Uncompromising Genius Behind The Father Of African Cinema [Exclusive Clips]

    Watch two exclusive clips from the new feature-length documentary on Senegalese filmmaker and 'father of African cinema' Ousmane Sembene.

    'Sembene!' Documentary On 'Father Of African Cinema' Acquired By Kino Lorber
    Film + TV
    18 May 2015

    'Sembene!' Documentary On 'Father Of African Cinema' Acquired By Kino Lorber

    Kino Lorber acquires all U.S. rights to 'Sembene!,' a new documentary on the 'Father of African Cinema.'

    Sundance 2015: Senegalese Documentary 'Sembène!' + Rwandan Filmmaker Kivu Ruhorahoza's 'Things Of The Aimless Wanderer'
    Film + TV
    23 January 2015

    Sundance 2015: Senegalese Documentary 'Sembène!' + Rwandan Filmmaker Kivu Ruhorahoza's 'Things Of The Aimless Wanderer'

    Senegalese documentary 'Sembène!' and Rwandan filmmaker Kivu Ruhorahoza's 'Things Of The Aimless Wanderer' are screening at Sundance 2015.

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