When I Say Africa

US Premiere

When I Say Africa turns a lens on western stereotypes of Africa, from the first European adventurers’ sketches to pop culture today. Writer Binyavanga Wainaina, educator Zine Magubane, and photojournalist Boniface Mwangi expose the deep-rooted power dynamics that shape images of the continent. Sparked by filmmaker Cassandra Herrman's reckoning, When I Say Africa challenges viewers to confront the true cost of these representations.

Preceded by

Underground Railroad Ride (2025)
Dir. Fiz Olajide
12min
US
In English

Underground Railroad Ride follows John “Bobby” Shackelford and his team on an 1,100-mile cycling journey through the American South. What begins as a physical challenge becomes a test of grit, resilience, and self-discovery. Facing extreme weather, mechanical failures, and racial realities, they find strength in each other. This gripping documentary explores endurance, freedom, and the power of reclaiming space.