ROSINE MFETGO MBAKAM | CAMEROON, BELGIUM | 2018 | 70 MIN | NR | CAMEROON PIDGIN, FRENCH
Within the walls of a bustling salon, a spirited Cameroonian hairdresser creates a sanctuary where the struggles, aspirations, and resilience of the West African immigrant community are free to roam.
HAIR PIECE | AYOKA CHENZIRA | USA | 1984 | 10 MIN | NR | ENGLISH | 4K
Presented with Be Reel Black Cinema Club, CHEZ JOLIE COIFFURE will be preceded by Ayoka Chenzira’s short film.
Part of the Philadelphia Film Society's Echoes of the Land: Chronicles of West Africa series.
Engrossing narratives that reflect West Africa’s cultural wealth, exploring its socio-political intricacies and interpersonal dynamics while embracing the region’s linguistic diversity with profound artistic depth and unyielding authenticity.