2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 2: "Akwaaba: Oceans Between, Dreams Beyond" (Day 2)

From the venue:

"Akwaaba: Oceans Between, Dreams Beyond"

A powerful story of sisterhood, dreams, and global connection. Akwaaba: Oceans Between, Dreams Beyond is a moving documentary capturing the journeys of 55 exceptional girls from 7 African countries as they travel to Accra, Ghana for a life-changing experience at the LEAD Camp for Girls, powered by Junior Achievement Africa and supported by Delta Air Lines. Their stories are stitched with resilience, ambition, and cross-cultural friendship—showing how dreams can truly transcend borders and how we can be inspired by the next generation of global leaders.

About African Film Festival Atlanta:

The African Film Festival Atlanta (AFFATL), powered by the African Film & Arts Foundation Inc. (AFAF), is pleased to announce its official film selection and ticket sales for its 5th edition, taking place from March 26th - 20th, 2026. This year promises five days of unforgettable stories, powerful voices, and cinematic excellence from Africa and the diaspora.

This year's theme, “CTRL + CULTURE = AFRICA'S NEXT CINEMA CODE”, reflects the evolving language of African storytelling in a digital, globalized world. It highlights the powerful intersection of culture, creativity, and technology as filmmakers across the continent and diaspora reimagine and take control of how African stories are told, created, shared, and experienced.

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