IN CINEMA

Saturday, May 17th at 5:30PM
Presented with The New York African Film Festival

PRICE OF A DREAM

Oussmane Fall, 2025, U.S., Senegal, 24 min.

preceded by:

AJASS: Pioneers of the Black is Beautiful Movement

Louise Dente, 2022, U.S., 95 min.

AJASS: Pioneers of the Black is Beautiful Movement: This documentary traces the journey of AJASS (African Jazz-Art Society and Studios) from jazz concerts in the Bronx to Harlem, where Garveyism shaped their mission. AJASS launched the iconic "Naturally" shows featuring the Grandassa Models and helped ignite the Black is Beautiful movement. They also created the first African superhero, Lil Zeng, and used theater, music, and visual art to celebrate Black pride, history, and beauty.

PRICE OF A DREAM is a poetic and deeply personal short documentary that examines the sacrifices and emotional cost of migration through the story of two Senegalese emigrants who tragically lost their lives while pursuing the American Dream. Told through the lens of the filmmaker’s brother, the film combines reflective imagery, heartfelt voicemails, and interviews with key voices, including an immigration lawyer, the president of the Senegalese Association, and a journalist. Together, these perspectives explore the harsh realities of leaving home, navigating a complex system, and enduring the pain of separation. The documentary raises profound questions about the price of ambition, the meaning of family, and the lasting impact of dreams left unfulfilled.

$15 General Admission / $7 Reduced Price