The Langston Hughes African
American Film Festival’s “old school” opening night featured a 1984 throw back
Sci-Fi film “The Brother from Another Planet” staring Scandal’s Joe Morton. The movie which still has major relevance today
tells a story of a new arrival in a strange world and his journey, as he seeks
his place in this new land. Seattle’s
Mayor Mike McGinn, who spoke before the film, highlighted similarities to the
Great Migration of African Americans to the industrial north and the plight of
new immigrants where this country may seem like “Another Planet”.
After the movie, acclaimed
Sci-Fi/Speculative Fiction/Fantasy writers David Walker and Nisi Shawl
participated in a talk back discussion on the role of African Americans as
writers and film makers in the Sci-Fi genre.
The movie was followed by a beautiful reception in the Langston Hughes Great Hall
complete with an “out of this world” repast.
This festival continues for
ANOTHER EIGHT DAYS with a closing evening dedicated to the work of Robert
Townsend who will be in attendance.
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| Karen Toering The 2013 Film Festival is dedicated to Ms Toering |
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| Mayor Michael McGinn |
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| Program Manager Karen Toering and Curator Zola Mumford |
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| Royal Alley-Barnes Executive Director |
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| Curator Zola Mumford and Artistic Director Jacqueline Moscou |
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| Karen Toering and Graphic Design & Media Team Leader Naomi Ishisaka |
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