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Film Screening: TEZA

Fri, Apr 10

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Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe

Join us for a special screening of Haile Gerima's 2008 film, TEZA and a discussion with actress Araba Evelyn Arthur-Johnston!

Film Screening: TEZA
Film Screening: TEZA

Time & Location

Apr 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

About The Event

About TEZA


The Ethiopian intellectual Anberber returns to his native country during the repressive totalitarian regime of Mengistu Haile Mariam and the recognition of his own displacement and powerlessness at the dissolution of his people's humanity and social values. After several years spent studying medicine in Germany, he finds the country of his youth replaced by turmoil. His dream of using his craft to improve the health of Ethiopians is squashed by a military junta that uses scientists for its own political ends. Seeking the comfort of his countryside home, Anberber finds no refuge from violence. The solace that the memories of his youth provide is quickly replaced by the competing forces of military and rebelling factions. Anberber needs to decide whether he wants to bear the strain or piece together a life from the fragments that lie around him.


About Araba Evelyn Johnston-Arthur


Araba was an activist and cofounder…


Tickets

  • Support Haile Gerima

    Thank you for donating! All contributions go toward the completion of Haile Gerima's upcoming film, "BLACK LIONS - ROMAN WOLVES. Thank you for your intentionality in supporting us.

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  • RSVP

    $0.00

  • Book Ticket

    This ticket ensures that a copy of 'An Afro-German History: The Lives of Africans and Afro-Germans' in Germany will be waiting for you at the register.

    $26.45

    +$0.66 ticket service fee

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