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CineAfriq Film Screening: The Father አባትዬው

November 2nd, 2017

in African Studies Library, Mugar Memorial Library

COMING SOON & OPEN TO THE BU COMMUNITY!

The Father አባትዬው

When?  Monday, Nov. 6th, 5:30 – 8:30pm
Where?  Mugar Library, 3rd floor  Estin Room (771 Commonwealth Ave)

A short political thriller set in the tumultuous period of Ethiopian history that followed the deposing of Emperor Haile Selassie and the rise of a brutal military dictatorship. An apolitical young portrait artist finds an opportune moment to propose marriage to his model & girlfriend, but his life takes a downturn when he shelters his politically radicalized friend.

The film runs approx. 30 minutes. 
Featuring a discussion with Director Ermias Woldeamlak via live video chat.


(Also… mark your calendars for next month’s film screening: Confusion Na Wa on Dec. 6th. Stay tuned!)

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