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In
Their Own Voices
2004, 15.55min
A portrait of four
African
immigrants in Philadelphia reveals Africa
as their continued source of inspiration fueling their creative works. Featuring
a Nigerian visual artist,
a Sierra Leonean
singer, a Liberian drummaker and a Guinean artisan.
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Rencontrer
(To Meet)
2004, 30.05min
Between six different profiles, the film captures a depth of emotion and a range
of attitudes toward living in America. While each of the film's six pieces focuses
on one person, they're linked together by interpersonal connections. A selection
of the Festival of Independents, part of the 2004 Philadelphia Film Festival
and funded in part by WYBE-TV Philadelphia Stories 4.
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Give
To Receive
2004, 2.00min
A portrait of Jean Kershaw, a tutor at Lowell Elementary
School in Philadelphia. Retired after 41 years as a medical researcher working
in
a
sterile
and solitary environment, volunteering
allows Kershaw, 71, to pass on knowledge to the young generation - a noble and
rewarding
endeavor. A third place winner at the Coming
Of Age short film contest sponsored by WHYY, United Way of Southeastern PA,
AARP and the Temple University Center for Intergenerational Learning.
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African
Worship Services in Philadelphia
2001, 20.00min
Journey into African worship services and experience
a myriad of African cultures thriving in Philadelphia. Excerpts of African
chant and music from the services of the Ghanaian Community Church, Nigerian
Christ Apostolic Church, Swahili Episcopalian, Liberian Lutheran, Sierra
Leonean Mt. Zion United African Church, Ethiopian Orthodox and Ivorian
Mosque all bring to life spiritual Africa in Philadelphia.
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Stop
Killing Taxi Drivers
2001, 7.10min
The Philadelphia Taxi Association hastily organizes
a demonstration in August 2001 in immediate response to the shooting death
of an African immigrant taxi driver; the fourth taxi driver fatality since
the beginning of the year. Fellow African immigrant drivers express their
sadness, frustrations and appeal to the City of Philadelphia for protection
during a demonstration of over 1,000 drivers. A
selection of the Festival of Independents, part of the 2002 Philadelphia
Festival of World Cinema and acquired by WYBE-TV Philadelphia Stories
2.
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Ana
Sudani Ana
2001, 2.20min
Peter is one of 80 Southern Sudanese refugee
youth who resettled in the Philadelphia area in late-2000. The youth gather
for the first time in a joyous social evening filled with music and dance.
Peter takes this occasion to share his views on the situation which forced
him to flee his home and his plans for a new life in Philadelphia.
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