in celebration of Black History MonthA free popular Portland event for 29 years, this year’s film festival features five weeks of more than 30 feature, documentary and short films by established and emerging African directors from 18 countries. The Cascade Festival of African Films shows us Africa through the eyes of Africans, rather than a vision of Africa packaged for Western viewers.  The films celebrate Africa’s achievements, expose its failures, and reveal possibilities for a hopeful future.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC  |  THURSDAYS – SATURDAYS

BROUGHT TO YOU BY PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Save the Date: November 14th for a Gala to celebrate our 30th anniversary!
September 3, 2019
Mark your calendars for November 14th, 2019!  Help us celebrate our 30th anniversary in style, with dinner, dancing, silent and live auction and more! 6:00pm-10:00pm The Village Ballroom 704 NE Dekum Street Portland, Oregon 97211 For tickets and to RSVP please click here.  

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