Film Series
FilmAfrica
This cinematic companion to the annual DanceAfrica celebration showcases the best new narrative, documentary, and short films from across Africa and the diaspora, with a special focus on films from and about Rwanda.
Co-presented by the New York African Film Festival
Leadership support for BAM Film programs provided by The Thompson Family Foundation
A senses-stunning epic based on the true story of an anti-colonialist Robin Hood.
A moving documentary about the birth of Rwanda’s burgeoning film industry.
A vital, heartfelt look at the issues facing women in a rapidly changing Burkina Faso.
An inspiring look at how Rwanda is moving past its tragic history and reclaiming its identity.
Idris Elba stars in Raoul Peck’s soul-shaking account of the Rwandan genocide.
A mesmerizing tour through America’s Afropunk underground, featuring Saul Williams.
A taboo-shattering look at the stigma surrounding infertility in Niger.
A new superhero takes flight in this heartfelt ode to the power of imagination.
A stunning drama of tradition vs. rebellion from pioneering Senegalese director Safi Faye.
Four West African women traveling alone fight back against sexual violence.
An eclectic shorts program spotlighting the work of visionary artists across Africa.
A boy reconnects with his Burkinabe roots in this tender tale of cross-cultural awakening.