PRESS RELEASE Exposing and educating all people to the collective andindividual contributions of African Cultures.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Chicago) Nelio's Story , a mythical yet poignant reflection on the impact of war on youth, is the first family film in the Black World Cinema (BWC) series and will be followed by a discussion on youth violence and war led by Prexy Nesbitt, professor of African History at Columbia College. Currently, Mr. Nesbitt travels the USA speaking on war and militarism issues, especially in relationship to Africa. Shot in Mozambique, but set in an unnamed city, Nelio's Story depicts the life of an orphan boy, Nelio, whose parents were killed by guerrillas. The film follows his fantastical journey from the horror of civil war in the countryside to the daily struggle for survival on the streets of the capital city. He escapes to the city where he encounters a magical lizard woman, a disappearing dwarf and spirits of the dead. Surprisingly uplifting, the film is carried by a gang of non-actor street kids as they create what enjoyment they can out of life despite the odds against them. This mythic coming -of-age story is based on a novel by the popular Swedish writer Henning Mankell. Africa International House (AIH), Inner City Entertainment - ICE Theaters - and WVON radio present Black World Cinema, a monthly film series that features independent films about the African Diaspora experience every first Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at the ICE Theater's Chatham 14 movie complex located at 210 West 87th Street (87th and the Dan Ryan). The series runs through April 2006 at the Chatham 14 movie complex. Tickets prices are: Children (under 12): $5 and Adults $10. Proceeds from the series benefit Africa International House, a not for profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting African art, history and culture. For ticket information call Venisha White-Johnson at 773-892-3204 ext. 2 or e-mail: venishajohnson@icetheaters.com. For film photos, information about Prexy Nesbitt and the BWC series visit www.africainternationalhouse.org or http//blackworldcinema.net |
