#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
Find the full, amazing #TWIST23 schedule here: https://threedollarbillcinema.org/twist23guide #TDBC
