The National Geographic will be hosting a film and photography festival from September 14-18, 2011. The festival, titled the 2011 All Roads Film Festival, showcases compelling films from around the world, free panel discussions with directors, and free photography exhibits.
The subject matter in the films broaches several subjects that showcase the intersection of traditional and modern practices and the consequences associated with them. The Festival Brochure contains details about each film and film panel.
The film lineup for this year is:
September 14, 2011 - Benda Bilili (Democratic Republic of Congo/France)
September 15, 2011 - Matariki (New Zealand)
- Grab (Native American)
September 16, 2011 - Facing Mirrors (Farsi)
- Kawa (New Zealand)
September 17, 2011 - Global Groove: Dance Party
- God is a Liar: Tradition and Change in Turkana (Kenya)
- Road to Kurdistan (Iran/Iraq)
- Sky Dancer (Tibet)
September 18, 2011 - Papa Mau: The Wayfinder (Hawaii/Polynesia)
- Visions of Aztlan (Mexico)
The events will be held at National Geographic building, 1145 17th Street, N, Washington DC 20036. To learn more about what is offered, or to purchase tickets, visit the National Geographic website, or call 202-857-7000.
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