Movie Night - Mali Blues
When:
Saturday, Apr 06, 2024 5:00p -
7:00p
Saturday, Apr 06, 2024 5:00p -
7:00p
Where:
Boston Figurative Art Center
285 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Art, History, Movies, Social Good
Event website:
https://bostonfac.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=60855246
Come enjoy Mali Blues in our makeshift, comfy, and funky theater room. Snacks, drinks, and friends provided! Immediately following Graphic Novel Lecture.
MALI BLUES SYNOPSIS:
FOUR AFRICAN MUSICIANS, INCLUDING MUSIC STAR FATOUMATA DIAWARA, PREPARE FOR A CONCERT IN THEIR HOME COUNTRY. MALI HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY SUBJECT TO SHARIA LAW, WHICH IS THREATENING THE COUNTRY'S CULTURAL IDENTITY ESPECIALLY WITH REGARDS TO MUSIC.
