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Get ready for the a thought-provoking film trip through the motherland (yes, we say motherland…snick, snick). The African Film Festival New York rolled into town yesterday and there’s a lot to see and discuss. We’re especially keen to see the new South African flicks everyone and their gogo is talking about, Jerusalema and Behind the Rainbow, a riveting look at post-apartheid South Africa.

For a full schedule of events and screenings, click here

Here’s a trailer for Behind the Rainbow:

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