The 32nd annual African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to New York City with 62 films from 32 countries, including 31 premieres and 5 gala screenings! Join us in person at Teachers College Columbia University, Cinema Village and Symphony Space, Thalia for a celebration of African cinema and culture. Immerse yourself in a diverse selection of films from talented filmmakers across the African diaspora.

Opening Night - Death of a Whistleblower

This political thriller from South Africa, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, will have its New York Premiere on November 29 at Teachers College, Columbia University. The film follows investigative journalist Luyanda Masinda, who risks her life to uncover the truth behind her friend and fellow reporter’s murder amidst a wave of government corruption. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker and a catered reception.

Closing Night - Selling a Colonial War

This documentary explores how the Dutch government reframed its military aggression in Indonesia as a “domestic affair” to avoid accountability for war crimes. Filmmaker In-Soo Radstake examines the revision of colonial history in the Netherlands through rare archival footage and expert interviews. The screening will be followed by a Q&A and a catered reception.

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