Namibia: The Struggle For Liberation A Charles Burnett Film
Starring Carl Lumbly, Danny Glover , Joel Haikali, and Obed Emvula, NAMIBIA: THE STRUGGLE FOR LIBERATION depicts the long struggle waged by the people of Namibia for their independence that was ultimately won with the help of Cuban military volunteers fighting in Angola . The 1987 battle of Cuito Cuanavale, in which the South African army was decisively defeated, turned the tide in the liberation struggle for all of Southern Africa. This was one of the key factors that led to Namibian Independence and the election of Sam Nujoma as Namibia 's first President and forced the white supremacist South African government to free President Nelson Mandela and to negotiate with the African National Congress.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008
7 P.M.
Director's Guild of America
7920 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
Tickets $150
Includes After party
The Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) Opening Night Gala is the official start to PAFF. Always a star-studded red carpet affair, the Opening Night Gala is attended by Hollywood celebrities, elected officials, African dignitaries, civic and community leaders, filmmakers, and more.
This year's expected attendance is 800 and will include a screening of the featured film, Q&A with the filmmakers and actor, and after party.
The 16th Annual PAFF Opening Night Gala is sponsored in part by the Namibia Film Commission and will be hosted by 2008 PAFF Celebrity Host Isaiah Washington.
THE NIGHT OF TRIBUTE
Saturday, February 9, 7:00 PM
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
4817 Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90016
$75
Sponsored by:
African Ancestry 10th District Councilmember Herb J. Wesson
TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY
Official Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles Westisde
5990 Green Valley Circle
Culver City, CA 90230
(888) 627-9051 - Toll Free
(310) 641-7740 Discount Code: The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF)
When making your reservation, please ask for The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) block of rooms.
PAFF special rates are: $105/night - Single/Double Occupany.
Parking is complimentary.
For additional assistance, please email Nicole Campbell at ncampbell@hotelpros.biz.
SPOKENWORD FEST AUDITIONS
The 16th Annual PAFF has announced an open call for slam poets, spoken word artists, rappers, singers, comedians, and dancers to audition for possible participation in the upcoming PAFF SpokenWord Fest taking place Feruary 8, 9, 14, and 15.
Auditions will held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the PAFF offices.
Each performer should be prepared to perform no more than two original pieces that are no longer than 4 minutes.
Award-winning HBO Def Poetry poet Shihan will curate the Festival's SpokenWord Fest, PAFF's showcase of L.A. finest slam poets, spoken word artists, rappers, singers, comedians, and dancers.
PAFF Headquarters
3775 Santa Rosalia Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90008
VOLUNTEER MEETINGS
The 16th Annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF), has announced its call for volunteers for its festival taking place Thursday, February 7 through Monday, February 18 at the MJ AMC Crenshaw 15 and the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in Los Angeles, California. Each year the PAFF presents over 175 quality films from the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the South Pacific and Canada, all showcasing the diversity and complexity of people of African descent and known for showcasing new films first. PAFF will also present one of America 's largest fine art shows featuring prominent and emerging Black artists and fine craftspeople. Other events include the PAFF StudentFest, Children's Festival, Comedy Night and Spokenword Festival. The PAFF attracts an audience of over 40,000 people to the films and over 150,000 attendees overall. The PAFF is recognized throughout the world as America 's premiere Black film festival.
Volunteer meetings will be held at the PAFF headquarters located at 3775 Santa Rosalia Drive in Los Angeles (adjacent to the Baldwin Hill Crenshaw Plaza ) on the following dates:
Saturday, January 12, 2008 @ 1 p.m.
Saturday, January 19, 2008 @ 1 p.m.
Saturday, January 26, 2007 @ 1 p.m.
Saturday, February 2, 2008 @ 1 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served. Women, seniors, youth (with parental permission), and groups are encouraged to volunteer.
For more information, please call (323) 295-1706 or email volunteer@paff.org.
Friday, February 8, 10:00 AM
Tuesday, February 12, 10:00 AM
Wednesday, February 13, 10:00 AM
Thursday, February 14, 10:00 AM
Friday, February 15, 10:00 AM
AMC Magic Johnson Crenshaw 15
4020 Marlton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Each year over 18,000 Los Angeles City and County students and their teachers celebrate Black History Month by attending PAFF's StudentFest, a free program that matches students with age-appropriate films dealing with issues relevant to youth such as teen pregnancy, AIDS prevention, literacy, cultural and racial respect, teen self-esteem and gang prevention. Before the screenings, speakers working in areas related to the subject matter of the films conduct positive and interactive discussions.
An added bonus, the students have the opportunity to walk over to the adjacent Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for a tour of the PAFF Art Mart where they interact with over 100 fine artists and craftspeople from around the world.
The PAFF is currently inviting local community organizations, fraternities, sororities, and groups to sign up as Community Collaborators on films, panels, and workshops. Being a Community Collaborator with the PAFF is a great way to get the message out about your group or organization. The PAFF is expected to reach attract over 200,000 during its twelve-day run.
Community Collaborators help to promote the PAFF via email, flyers, the Internet, and word of mouth. In return, Community Collaborators are asked to speak briefly to the audience before the beginning of their selected film or event regarding their organization and are allowed to have collateral materials relating to their group at the event. In addition, Community Collaborator receive two free tickets to attend their film or event and priority for group sales, including ticket discounts. All PAFF Community Collaborators are listed online with a hyperlink to their website and in the official PAFF screening guide.
To find out more information on the PAFF Community Collaborator program, please call (323) 295-1706 or email community@paff.org .
FEATURED VIDEO
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Discusses What the Pan African Film and Arts Festival Means to Him and the City of Los Angeles.
'08 SPONSORS
The Pan African Film and Arts Festival thanks all of its sponsors and encourages you to support them.
If you'd like more information on how your company or organization can join the dozens of sponsors listed below, please contact Doreen Haywood at (323) 295-1706 or doreen@paff.org.
The Pan African Film and Arts Fesitval
3775 Santa Rosalia Drive Los Angeles, CA 90008 (323) 295-1705 - Phone (323) 295-1952 - Fax info@paff.org - Email
