Congo in Harlem October 12 – 24 at the Maysles Cinema

Congo in Harlem 4 is the fourth annual series of Congo-related films and events at the Maysles Cinema in Harlem. Congo in Harlem showcases innovative work that celebrates Congolese culture, raises awareness about DR Congo’s challenges, provokes dialogue, and encourages community engagement.

This year’s series showcases a wide selection of films by Congolese and international directors, ranging from political exposés to personal journeys, historical inquiries, artistic provocations, and groundbreaking animation.

Highlights of Congo in Harlem 4 include a retrospective of the work of pioneering Congolese animator Jean Michel Kibushi; the much buzzed-about Episode III: Enjoy Poverty, followed by a post-screening discussion with filmmaker Renzo Martens; Cuba: An African Odyssey, with director Jihan El-Tahri in attendance; Thierry Michel’s The Chebeya Affair: A State Crime?; a sneak peak at Atalaku, a hard-hitting exposé of the 2011 elections by Kinshasa native Dieudonne Hamadi who will also be in attendance; a special panel, Kony 2012: Lessons for Congo, that explores Invisible Children’s Kony 2012 video campaign; as well as live music from Isaac Katalay and Congolese hip hop artist Alesh. Most screenings will be accompanied by Q&A’s, special events, performances, and receptions — please check our website for full details and schedule updates.

Congo in Harlem 4 is a volunteer-run, non-profit series produced by Maysles Cinema, True-Walker Productions, and Friends of the Congo. It is made possible by the generous support of DISH Africa TV, The Cultures of Resistance Network, V-Day, and Panzi Foundation USA.

*Proceeds from Congo in Harlem will be contributed to a fund supporting emerging Congolese filmmakers*

Series Partners and Friends: Cinereach, Congo Leadership Initiative, Cultures of Resistance, DISH Africa TV, Elokomasi, HEAL Africa, Man-Up, Mutaani FM, The New York African Film Festival, New York Film/Video Council, NomadicWax, Now AfriCAN, Panzi Foundation USA, Tabilulu Productions, V-DAY,V-DAY-Harlem, The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom – NY Metro Chapter, Yole!Africa.

Congo in Harlem 4 is dedicated to the memory of Lyn Lusi and Veronique Tudieshe

*** Please check our website for the latest updates and to purchase tickets! ***