# Event Details - **Event Name**: African Film Festival presents: Dance Festival Movie Night - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 13 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: African Film Festival, Inc. presents Dance Festival Movie Night—a free evening of film exploring the power of movement and cultural memory, celebrating dance and expression across the African diaspora. WHEN: August 13 | Doors: 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM: Screening begins WHERE: Gazebo Lawn at Snug Harbor (View site map and directions: https://snug-harbor.org/visit/directions/) ADMISSION: Free | Registration requested: https://snugharbor.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SQg000007Ko9VMAS Get ready to move with Staten Island's own Genteel Johnson as she leads a vibrant pre-screening dance activity from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM that's sure to energize and excite! This program is presented in conjunction with the Snug Harbor Dance Festival taking place on August 23-24. About the films: dancedance/RE⬥VOLUTION Directed by Mark Freeman, 2017, 27m, South Africa English dancedance/Re⬥Volution is an introduction to the vibrant diversity of contemporary dance in South Africa. Rooted in both tradition and the idioms of modern movement, this half-hour documentary introduces new audiences to work ranging from site-specific solos to multi-media physical theater. Trailer Guew Bi: Sabar Dances of Senegal Directed by Françoise Bouffault, Senegal, 1997, 30mins English and French with English subtitles Senegalese often set up a temporary stage at a street corner. It is the Guew Bi, the dancing circle where a cheerful crowd dressed in beautiful attire slowly gathers. The event is called a sabar. Soon drummers start playing and one at a time, women and men get up and enter the Guew Bi to perform the most exuberant, breathtaking dances. This film, which introduces us to an astonishing contemporary art form deeply rooted in African tradition, was shot in the streets of Dakar, with the participation of Master Drummer Doudou Ndiaye Rose. Herencia de un Pueblo (Inheriting a Legacy) Directed by Carmen Román, 2016, 12m, Peru Spanish with English subtitles Set in the vibrant Peruvian town of El Carmen, this film highlights the people, town, and dance legacy of African descendants in Peru. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staten-island/african-film-festival-presents-dance-festival-movie-night/200028539268658 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, dance, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 44 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Staten Island - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden - **lat**: 40.64209354784 - **long**: -74.102611541748 - **full address**: Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: African Film Festival presents: Dance Festival Movie Night - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5369ea4be9e66c496e23587ba47b90f58cca6d9d92ce39e27990759135ff3eb1-rimg-w1200-h642-dc000000-gmir?v=1755073859 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is African Film Festival presents: Dance Festival Movie Night being held? - **A:** African Film Festival presents: Dance Festival Movie Night takes place on Wed, 13 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 13 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 pm at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing African Film Festival presents: Dance Festival Movie Night? - **A:** African Film Festival presents: Dance Festival Movie Night is organized by Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** African Film Festival presents: Dance Festival Movie Night is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Staten Island, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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