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ADIFF Family Films Series
The African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) presents the third offering of its Virtual Film Series, this month's theme: Family Films. Streaming July 10–19, 2026, the series brings together eight award-winning American and international films that entertain while helping young people and adults better understand themselves, others, and the world they share.
Family Films Line-Up • Breaking Boundaries (USA) – An inspiring sports documentary following teenage rhythmic gymnast Nastasya Generalova as she pursues her Olympic dream through discipline, resilience, and determination. • Kirikou and the Sorceress (France/Senegal/Belgium/Luxembourg) – The internationally acclaimed animated classic inspired by African folktales, where intelligence and compassion prove more powerful than violence. • Wall Street Boy (Kenya/Canada) – A coming-of-age thriller about a gifted Kenyan teenager whose extraordinary mathematical talent opens the door to global finance while challenging him to remain true to his family and community. • Minga and the Broken Spoon (Cameroon) – Cameroon's pioneering animated feature celebrating courage, friendship, and perseverance. • Goodbye Momo (Uruguay) – A moving coming-of-age story about literacy, imagination, and the transformative power of education. • The Last Tree (United Kingdom) – A powerful drama exploring identity, belonging, and the importance of reconnecting with one's roots. • Brides (United Kingdom) – A thought provoking coming-of-age drama about two teenage girls searching for belonging as they confront difficult choices about identity, friendship, family, and hope. • Masai: The Rain Warriors (Kenya/France) – An epic adventure celebrating leadership, cooperation, and the enduring strength of community.
How to Watch Audiences can access the series through the ADIFF Virtual Platform. Each film will be available for 48 hours from the time viewing begins, allowing families to watch at their convenience. • Individual Film: $10 • All-Access Series Pass: $25 (includes all eight films) • Where: Streaming throughout the United States at nyadiff.org
Venue: Virtual Event
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