Award-winning Broadway director and choreographer Jeffrey Page is taking his talents to Africa!
Page has described the short film Blues People as a documentary showcasing Malian artists’ vibrant cultural expressions. Thanks to recent news, the project will now be shown at the 13th Africa International Film Festival (ARIFF) in Lagos, Nigeria.
According to a press release shared with MadameNoire, ARIFF, which first began in 2010, is a place where cultural enthusiasts, filmmakers, and industry leaders from across the globe gather to celebrate and highlight the rich cultural narratives that make up the African and Black diasporic experience.
For the last 13 years, the festival has also helped to bridge the gap between filmmakers across the diaspora, helping them to showcase their talents to a larger audience.
“I am thrilled that Blues People has been selected for screening at the prestigious Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). This documentary short is a celebration of the deep cultural ties between Malians and African-Americans, who have historically used music and dance not only as …