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Foreword
View to the Future - The Flag Still Flies
“... Art and culture can build bridges, cross
borders and pull away from stereotypical categorized thinking. Therefore,
initiatives such as Black International Cinema Berlin are important for the
capital of Germany.
I extend my congratulations to the organizers of Black International Cinema
Berlin, a cultural highlight which is unique Germany-wide ...” - Gabriele
Gün Tank Commissioner for Integration of the district Tempelhof-Schöneberg,
Berlin/Germany
A journey may be lengthy, challenging and rewarding, in relationship to the goals of determination, vision and a little luck, of the travellers.
We, of the XXVII. Black International Cinema Berlin 2012 Festival and "Footprints in the Sand?" Exhibition, wish to communicate the experience of resolving challenges and climbing to the mountaintop, once again!
As we breathe a momentary sigh of relief, we hope our ascent will serve as a source of information and inspiration to our fellow travellers, world-wide!
It will not be an easy task, but as long as it is possible, we, you and they, will find a way to an oasis on our mountaintop!
"Humankind will either find a way or make one." - C.P. Snow
We wish to extend a debt of gratitude and profound appreciation for the contributions of Mayor Willy Brandt and President John F. Kennedy on June 26, 1963, for contributing to the circumstances, which permit us to assemble here today in Berlin and in peace.
We too, are Berliners!
Thank you and welcome to the XXVII. Black International Cinema Berlin 2012, May 2-6 and “Footprints in the Sand?” Exhibition, July 1-August 31, 2012
"I may not make it if I try, but I damn sure won't if I don't..." - Oscar Brown Jr.
Prof. Donald Muldrow Griffith
Production and Direction
Fountainhead® Tanz Theatre
in association with
The Collegium - Forum & Television Program Berlin/
"Footprints in the Sand?" - Exhibition - 07.01.-08.31. 2012
Cultural Zephyr e.V.
the Embassy of the United States of America, Berlin
in cooperation with
the Commissioner for Integration, District Tempelhof-Schöneberg,
Berlin
in association with
the
Embassy of the United States of America, Berlin
Venue
Rathaus Schöneberg (city hall)
John-F.-Kennedy-Saal, Bibliothek, Kinosaal
John-F.-Kennedy-Platz
10825 Berlin/Germany
The entrance to all events is free of charge.
From May 2-6, 2012, Fountainhead® Tanz Theatre under the direction of Prof. Gayle McKinney Griffith und Prof. Donald Muldrow Griffith will present the 27th edition of Black International Cinema Berlin.
For the fourth time the event will occur in cooperation with the commissioner for integration of the Berlin district Tempelhof-Schöneberg in the John-F.-Kennedy-Saal, in the cinema and library of the historical city hall of Schöneberg.
"I extend my congratulations to the organizers of Black International Cinema Berlin, a cultural highlight which is unique Germany-wide." - Gabriele Gün Tank, Commissioner for Integration of the district Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Berlin/Germany
Black International Cinema Berlin is an intercultural and interdisciplinary festival, presenting the contributions of international filmmakers, artists and engaged people with diverse cultural, ethnic, socio-economic und religious backgrounds.
The festival focuses on presenting works from the African Diaspora as well as contributions dealing with intercultural themes and perspectives. Black International Cinema Berlin offers a forum for the intellectual and artistic exchange and seeks to provide an oasis of inspiration and information to contribute towards a peaceful and respectful living together in our multi-faceted society.
The film program will be accompanied by discussions, performances, seminars and musical presentations.
Subsequently and as part of the festival, Fountainhead® Tanz Theatre will produce and direct the photographic exhibition and visual documentation "FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND?", which will be seen from July 1 until August 31, 2012 in the foyer of the Rathaus Schöneberg.
The exhibition documents the history of Fountainhead® Tanz Theatre in association with international artists. It paints a picture of the activities of various people during their historical contributions to Berlin, elsewhere and hence, the portrait seeks to prevent these undertakings from becoming "Footprints in the Sand?".
Fountainhead® Tanz Theatre
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MOTTOES "I
may not make it if I try, but I damn sure won´t if I don´t..." "Mankind
will either find a way or make one." "Whatever
you do..., be cool!" "Yes,
I can...!" "Yes, We can...!"
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A COMPLEXION CHANGE "View to the Future - The Flag
still flies" XXVII.
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| You may submit your entry fee and/or donations through PayPal |
