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ADIFF CENTERPIECE: NISHAN & YOUTHS OF SHASHA

NISHAN (MEDAL OF HONOR) ADIFF CENTERPIECE
ADIFF Centerpiece Screening
Sunday, December 8 @ 5pm Cowin Center, Teachers College
NISHAN (MEDAL OF HONOR)
York Premiere

Nishan is a young businesswoman who dreams of leavingEthiopiato seek her fortune abroad. When her father mortgages the house to support her emigration, an unsigned document creates a disastrous domino effect in Desalegn's thrilling debut. Entangled in a web of deceit and danger, Nishan must navigate through these ordeals to preserve her independence, protect her family, and realize her ambitions for a better life.

Directed by Yidnekachew Shumete Desalegn, 2013, 105min, Ethiopia, Drama/Suspense

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YOUTHS OF SHASHA

The documentary talks about the situation of the music-talented youth in Shashamane, Ethiopia. This is a piece of land that Haile Selassie gave to all Rastafarian people who decided to come back to Africa. They haven't a studio or some distribution that can support them. Because they love and need to express themselves by music, they keep doing it, facing obstacles. This documentary is a part of a larger project: to establish the first music school and recording studio in Shashamane. Directed by Renato "Rastewelde" Tome, 2013, 45 min, Ethiopia/ Italy, Documentary, Jamaican/English/ English subt.
Q&A after the screening followed by catered reception

Tickets: $25

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