Langston Hughes African American Film Festival

#TWIST23 + #LHAAFF: See RAFIKI in Seattle Oct 21

The #LangstonHughesAfricanAmericanFilmFestival is proud to support Seattle’s #TWIST23 Queer film festival. 

Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 7:00 PM: We’re honored to co-host the closing night film RAFIKI by Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu (you may have seen her science fiction short, PUMZI, at one of our past festivals). The screening is at  SIFF Cinema Egyptian, 805 E. Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122.

RAFIKI

Wanuri Kahiu; 2018; Kenya; 83 min; in Swahili with English subtitles; Northwest Premiere

On a sunny afternoon in Nairobi, Kena is hanging out with her friends in a local café when she spots Ziki—and is instantly smitten with her vibrant, free-spirited energy. Turns out, though, that Ziki’s father is running against her own father in a local political campaign. Despite their families’ rivalry, the two young women start to meet up and get closer. Keeping their attraction secret, they spend time discussing their dreams and ambitions, soon finding intimacy in a little camper away from prying eyes in the gossipy neighborhood.

As their relationship develops, family pressure and danger lurk for the two lovers. In a place that does not want to admit that queerness exists and love is love, Kena and Ziki are destined to be wives and mothers. Both must choose how to survive in this coming-of-age story where the stakes are high.

Ticket link: https://threedollarbillcinema.org/twist23/2018/9/4/closing-night-film-party-rafiki?rq=Rafiki 

Deaf Friendly screening.

Content Warnings: Graphic Violence, Non-Explicit Sexual Situations, and Vulgar Language

#TWIST23 + #LHAAFF: See RAFIKI in Seattle Oct 21

The #LangstonHughesAfricanAmericanFilmFestival is proud to support Seattle’s #TWIST23 Queer film festival. 

Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 7:00 PM: We’re honored to co-host the closing night film RAFIKI by Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu (you may have seen her science fiction short, PUMZI, at one of our past festivals). The screening is at  SIFF Cinema Egyptian, 805 E. Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122.

RAFIKI

Wanuri Kahiu; 2018; Kenya; 83 min; in Swahili with English subtitles; Northwest Premiere

On a sunny afternoon in Nairobi, Kena is hanging out with her friends in a local café when she spots Ziki—and is instantly smitten with her vibrant, free-spirited energy. Turns out, though, that Ziki’s father is running against her own father in a local political campaign. Despite their families’ rivalry, the two young women start to meet up and get closer. Keeping their attraction secret, they spend time discussing their dreams and ambitions, soon finding intimacy in a little camper away from prying eyes in the gossipy neighborhood.

As their relationship develops, family pressure and danger lurk for the two lovers. In a place that does not want to admit that queerness exists and love is love, Kena and Ziki are destined to be wives and mothers. Both must choose how to survive in this coming-of-age story where the stakes are high.

Ticket link: https://threedollarbillcinema.org/twist23/2018/9/4/closing-night-film-party-rafiki?rq=Rafiki 

Deaf Friendly screening.

Content Warnings: Graphic Violence, Non-Explicit Sexual Situations, and Vulgar Language

#TWIST23 + #LHAAFF: See RAFIKI in Seattle Oct 21

The #LangstonHughesAfricanAmericanFilmFestival is proud to support Seattle’s #TWIST23 Queer film festival. 

Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 7:00 PM: We’re honored to co-host the closing night film RAFIKI by Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu (you may have seen her science fiction short, PUMZI, at one of our past festivals). The screening is at  SIFF Cinema Egyptian, 805 E. Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122.

RAFIKI

Wanuri Kahiu; 2018; Kenya; 83 min; in Swahili with English subtitles; Northwest Premiere

On a sunny afternoon in Nairobi, Kena is hanging out with her friends in a local café when she spots Ziki—and is instantly smitten with her vibrant, free-spirited energy. Turns out, though, that Ziki’s father is running against her own father in a local political campaign. Despite their families’ rivalry, the two young women start to meet up and get closer. Keeping their attraction secret, they spend time discussing their dreams and ambitions, soon finding intimacy in a little camper away from prying eyes in the gossipy neighborhood.

As their relationship develops, family pressure and danger lurk for the two lovers. In a place that does not want to admit that queerness exists and love is love, Kena and Ziki are destined to be wives and mothers. Both must choose how to survive in this coming-of-age story where the stakes are high.

Ticket link: https://threedollarbillcinema.org/twist23/2018/9/4/closing-night-film-party-rafiki?rq=Rafiki 

Deaf Friendly screening.

Content Warnings: Graphic Violence, Non-Explicit Sexual Situations, and Vulgar Language

#LHAAFF_SEATTLE

#Black lesbian film

Dinah Washington (1924 - 1963)

Unfortunately, last year was a bad season for growing hay, and they had to pay more than their budget to feed the horses throughout the winter. Now they’re short on hay AND cash and asking for help.

The page for the hay drive is here. A bale of hay only costs $5CAD. I know a lot of us are broke as fuck but if you can spare $5 to help my horse friends, or even just pass this on, I would appreciate it so much!

These are the animals who are relying on A Horse Tale to provide a home and a happy ending:

Balou and Blanco, retired carriage horses

Ulysses and Saari, a bonded pair. Ulysses is a carriage horse who can no longer pull a carriage and Saari was a neglect case who came to us underweight and with laminitis.

Remady, a sweet young mare with neuro and possibly physio issues.

Rocky, a racer who broke an ankle and can no longer race

Buddy, AHT’s first rescue

Jack, a sweet boy who can’t be used for riding because he has Shivers

Smouch, who can’t carry a rider due to a conformation problem

And finally, our only pony, Chocolate!

Like I said, I know that most everyone on tumblr is short on money, but if you can help this place I would appreciate it so, so much. The work they’re doing is incredible, and being able to be there helps my state of mind immensely.