By Damian Zane The prize-winning film The Gravedigger’s Wife looks like the work of a seasoned director, yet it is Khadar Ahmed’s debut feature. Its pacing, timing and beauty show a confidence belying the 40-year-old’s lack of experience. He fled … Continued
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) – Somalia’s entry “The Gravedigger’s Wife” by Finish-Somali writer-director Khadar Ayderus Ahmed won the prestigious Stallion of Yennenga grand prize for best film at the Pan-African film festival in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on Sunday. The poignant drama about … Continued
The chilling and courageous account of a Danish-Somalian boy in Copenhagen who fell victim to al-Shabab recruiters His back turned to the camera as he looks out over a nondescript housing development in Copenhagen, “The Shadow” describes how he fell … Continued
By Hassan M. Abukar Title: The Lobby Running Time: 56.59 minutes Status: Limited Release Country: United States Directed, written and produced by Fathia Absie Cast: Doug Sydney and Fathia Absie —— Several years ago, Fathia Absie made a compelling documentary, … Continued
By Joan Biskupic BOSTON – In recent months, Harvard University has come under attack in court for allegedly limiting the number of Asian-American students it admits. A Reuters examination reveals how the lawsuit brought in their name arose from a … Continued
By Carolyn Weaver NEW YORK ( VOA) – Films from the length and breadth of Africa, Algeria to South Africa – and many other corners of the world — are screening at this year’s African Diaspora International Film Festival in … Continued
By Moulid Hujale As the world celebrates the international day of peace, Somali youth around the world are making efforts to contribute to peace in their country by creating forums and programs that bring them together in the spirit of … Continued
By Ali H Abdulla “History is written by the victors” Winston Churchill. I watched Captain Philips recently and I walked away from the movie with a sense of betrayal. Like Black Hawk down, it was Hollywood style propaganda for the … Continued
An unknown actor from Minneapolis and three friends joined Tom Hanks in the piracy movie “Captain Phillips.” Is Oscar next? Article by: Colin Covert , Star Tribune In one of the most remarkable stories of the Somali diaspora, first-time Minneapolis … Continued
By Yasmeen Maxamuud Stolen Seas is yet another “Pirate” documentary for a world that has become obsessed with Somali Piracy. The filmmaker follows the hijacking of the CEC Future; a Danish owned ship flying with a “Bahamas” flag (big companies … Continued
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The documentary by Thymaya Payne provides surprising details about the pirate trade and why they do what they do. By Glenn Whipp The Somali pirates in the documentary “Stolen Seas” brandish bazookas instead of swords and have roughly the same … Continued
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