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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta: "Double Minority - A Documentary" (Day 4)
Sunday March 29, 2026 02:40 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Double Minority: A Documentary"
Double Minority: A Documentary is a powerful political film that follows Nigerian women candidates as they fight for representation and reform within a deeply unequal system. Premiering in Abuja and supported by the MacArthur Foundation, this timely screening is a ...
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta: "The Assassination of President William R.Tolbert Jr." (Day 4)
Sunday March 29, 2026 03:40 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"The Assassination of President William R. Tolbert Jr."
The Assassination of President William R. Tolbert Jr. is a gripping historical documentary that examines the political, social, and international forces that led to his 1980 assassination and the public execution of his cabinet. Advance ticke...
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta: "Ọnọbirẹn - A Woman's Story" (Day 4)
Sunday March 29, 2026 06:10 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Ọnọbirẹn - A Woman's Story"
Onobiren: A Woman’s Story explores the strength it takes to redefine identity and reclaim agency in the face of societal pressure. At its heart, the film is a powerful reflection on womanhood, community, and the transformative power of choosing one’s own destiny.
Abo... [click here for more]Crazy Rich Asians 3PM | 4:45PM | 6:30PM
Monday March 30, 2026 03:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: $3 for faculty/staff, $5 for guests
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Movie showing of Crazy Rich Asians held at Cinefest, 2nd floor, Student Center West. All shows are general seating. The movie theater lobby opens 10 minutes prior to the scheduled screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Additional Information Who is this event open to? Students
Faculty/Sta... [click here for more]2026 African Film Festival Atlanta: "The Eyes of Ghana-Closing Night" (Day 5)
Monday March 30, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $18.27
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"The Eyes of Ghana"
The Eyes of Ghana is a powerful feature documentary that follows Chris Hesse as he works to rescue and repatriate over 1,000 unseen films shot while serving as personal cinematographer to Kwame Nkrumah. Directed by Oscar®-winning filmmaker Ben Proudfoot, the film reveals a rema...
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Eternity 3PM | 5:10 PM | 7:15PM
Monday April 6, 2026 03:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: $3 for faculty/staff, $5 for guests
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Movie showing of Eternity held at Cinefest, 2nd floor, Student Center West. All shows are general seating. The movie theater lobby opens 10 minutes prior to the scheduled screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Additional Information Who is this event open to? Students Faculty/Staff
Public... [click here for more]Bring It On 3PM | 5PM | 7PM
Monday April 13, 2026 03:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: $3 for faculty/staff, $5 for guests
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Movie showing of Bring It On held at Cinefest, 2nd floor, Student Center West. All shows are general seating. The movie theater lobby opens 10 minutes prior to the scheduled screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Additional Information Who is this event open to? Students Faculty/Staff
Pub... [click here for more]Mercy 3PM | 5PM | 7PM
Monday April 20, 2026 03:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: $3 for faculty/staff, $5 for guests
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Movie showing of Mercy held at Cinefest, 2nd floor, Student Center West. All shows are general seating. The movie theater lobby opens 10 minutes prior to the scheduled screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Additional Information Who is this event open to? Students Faculty/Staff Public
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 5: "The Will Beneath" (Day 4)
Sunday March 29, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"The Will Beneath"
In this bold reimagining of African history, Naomi has spent years silently enduring Cecil Rhodes’ cruelty, but beneath her obedience lies a plan for revenge. Turning his own excess into a deadly weapon, she joins forces with another woman trapped in his grip to orchestrate his ...
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 5: "Trinidad Remains" (Day 4)
Sunday March 29, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Trinidad Remains" (IMDB)
Nikki reluctantly embarks on a road trip across the island of Trinidad with her cousin and her unreliable car. When the trip is jeopardized the women are forced to work together to make their escape and reach their final destination.
About African Film Festival Atlanta:... [click here for more]2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 5: "Untold Stories" (Day 4)
Sunday March 29, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Untold Stories"
A powerful documentary that delves into the experiences of the Somali community in Tower Hamlets, London, United Kingdom. Among the earliest settlers were Somalilanders, who arrived as seamen and soldiers. This film shares the stories of both first and second generations of the So...
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 5: "Beyond Stoppable (Day 4)
Sunday March 29, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Beyond Unstoppable"
In the heart of DeKalb County, Georgia, a young Somali refugee struggles with grief and anger after losing his father and sister back home. His mother, working two jobs to keep them afloat, longs to be present for her son but is too overworked to be the steady presence he need...
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta: "Stand Together as One" (Day 4)
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Stand Together as One"
In 1983, as famine and civil war ravaged Ethiopia, courageous journalists risked everything to expose a humanitarian catastrophe the world could no longer ignore. Directed by Chip Duncan and produced alongside Salim Amin, Stand Together As One: The Famine, The Music, The Im...
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta: "So Long a Letter" (Day 3)
Saturday March 28, 2026 05:25 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"So Long a Letter"
So Long a Letter is a poignant opening night feature that brings to life a powerful story of love, loss, and resilience. Advance tickets are strongly recommended for this intimate and thought-provoking screening inspired by So Long a Letter.
About African Film Festival Atlanta... [click here for more]2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 3: "Float" (Day 3)
Saturday March 28, 2026 04:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Float"
Fourteen-year-old champion swimmer Wendo is dreading the first day of practice with her swimming club after a long Christmas break. Her body has changed over the holidays. On the ride to the local gym, she endures teasing from her cheeky nine-year-old brother, Dede about these changes.
A... [click here for more]2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 4: "Unbound" (Day 3)
Saturday March 28, 2026 04:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Unbound"
After eight years of dating, Chinasa’s boyfriend Kingsley, breaks off their relationship right after her seventh abortion. She confronts the depth of her faith when she is faced with the challenge of forgiving him several years later for her healing and that of her family.
About Africa... [click here for more]2026 African Film Festival Atlanta: "Morwakee (My Son)" (Day 3)
Saturday March 28, 2026 04:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Morwakee (My Son)"
The story of a father and son whose relationship is pushed to its limits during an unexpected car breakdown. Set against the backdrop of modern Botswana, the film explores the deep-seated tension between traditional generational values and the perspectives of contemporary yout...
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 4: "Dying for Water" (Day 3)
Saturday March 28, 2026 04:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Dying"
In the sun-scorched village of Wura Yaya in northern Nigeria, water is not merely a resource, it is a daily battle, a source of heartbreak, and a fragile lifeline that barely holds life together. Here lives Fatsuma, a mother whose strength has been forged in the fires of unimaginable loss....
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