Well, Gary, there's "The Lost Boys of Sudan," which I'm sure you've seen. It's
extraordinary. http://www.lostboysfilm.com/
Elizabeth
From: Dina Robinson <d...@newsreel.org>
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>Subject: Re: [Videolib] African immigrants in US
>
>Gary: I can think of 2 features although the directors are not
>originally from the US, GOODBYE SOLO and LITTLE SENEGAL. Don't know if
>they'll count for you. I'll try to think of more.
>
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>Subject: [Videolib] African immigrants in US
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>Hi folks
>
>Looking for US theatrical films that feature--either centrally or
>fleetingly--contemporary immigrants from Africa in the US. I've got The
>Visitor. Jim Sheridan's In America doesn't count (I discovered to my
>surprise that it was made in the UK). And pls no Eddie Murphy Coming to
>America...
>
>gary
>
>
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