Opinion News Street BeatSTREET BEAT: ‘What is important about the Pan African Film and Arts Festival?’ Wave Staff DonMay 12, 202202 mins Compiled by Cynthia Gibson at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. Ivory Rose ChamveshiSouth Los Angeles“It is a beautiful showcase of our culture. … The Pan African Film Festival is like a love letter to Black creatives and Black L.A.” Hiwot ZegeyeLos Angeles“A lot of the movies resonate with who we are as people and as a community. … It’s a way for young people to learn about our culture, our heritage and our ancestry.” Torrence Brannon ReeseNew Orleans“To be able to live history is one thing. … To come to the festival, you live your history. You experience your history in a way you can’t by just talking about it.” Queen SyInglewood“Seeing ourselves being represented … in film and all the talented Black filmmakers. A lot of our stories are very important and just to have them here in one place is very important to me.” Post navigation Previous: Lawsuit against Ed Buck can go forward: judgeNext: Judge Mathis receives star on Walk of Fame
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