Join us for the world premiere of the new restoration of this slice-of-life documentary about immigrant life in 80s Brighton Beach, featuring a Q&A with directors Susan Wittenberg and Carol Stein.
“It looks and sounds like no other movie you’re likely to see this year.”—Los Angeles Times
Winner of Sundance’s Special Jury Award for Best Cinematography, this modern fable is set in a remote West African village, where Mama Efe acts as an intermediary between the people and the all-powerful water deity Mami Wata. However, doubt is sown amongst the villagers when a young boy is lost to a virus. Efe’s devoted daughter Zinwe and skeptical protégé Prisca warn her of the simmering unrest—but they can’t stop the ideological clash that erupts after the arrival of a mysterious rebel.
Captured in magnificent black-and-white, this singular new work from rising star CJ “Fiery” Obasi makes for an unforgettable experience on the big screen.
“It looks and sounds like no other movie you’re likely to see this year.”—Los Angeles Times
UPCOMING Screenings
RUNNING TIME
107min
VENUE
FORMAT
DCP
LANGUAGE
In Igbo with English subtitles
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission: $16
Members: $8
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by
the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM Film provided by
the Ford Foundation and
The Thompson Family Foundation
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Trailer for “Mami Wata”
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