The Bavubuka Foundation proudly presents a screening of "Taking it to the Streets: A Bavubuka Video Diary" - a special fundraiser to benefit the Bavubuka educational arts programs in Uganda.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
University of Southern California
Norris Cinema Theater Frank Sinatra Hall
850 West 34th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Q & A discussion with the Bavubuka Team and Silas Balabyekkubo, global hip-hop activist and Founder of the Bavubuka Foundation, after the film.
See info below about related showing of "Diamonds in the Rough," which is playing at the Dances With Film Film Festival.
Doors open at 4:30 pm. Film begins at 5:00 pm. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early. Tickets cost $10.00 and are available at the door or online http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/37251
For more info:
About the Bavubuka Foundation:
The Bavubuka Foundation is a nonprofit organization that believes connecting youth with music and the arts can transform lives and unify diverse communities. Bavubuka is dedicated to creating spaces and educational programs that will nurture and empower a new generation of young leaders in Uganda and all of Africa, who will use their voices to communicate positive messages and affect positive change in their communities and the world.
With approximately 54% of its population under the age of 18, Uganda is a nation in critical need of spaces and programs that offer alternative education options to youth.
Using a holistic approach, Bavubuka hosts workshops, film screenings, discussions, recreational activities and educational lectures which provide a platform for Ugandan youth share their talents and express themselves.
Bavubuka Projects and/or Initiatives:
1. Bavubuka All*Starz Music Project
2. Bavubuka Sports Project
3. Bavubuka Girls Project
4. Bavubuka Film & Media Productions Project
5. Bavubuka House Rent Fund Initiative
6. Bavubuka Community Center Initiative
7. Bavubuka General Operating Fund Initiative
To learn more about the Foundation and programs, visit:
www.myspace.com/bavubuka
www.myspace.com/bavubukagirls
http://www.shared-vision.com/svvisionaries/hip-hop-activist
http://www.baobabconnections.org/competition/yourcity/conference/provisionalparticipants/?id=39&PHPSESSID=91c1b4deb3a00a1b100ec668c0ee2b52
http://www.straight.com/vancouver-rapper-looks-to-his-african-roots
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Related Event:
Subterranean Network proudly presents an official selection of the 2008 Dances With Films Presentation of "Diamonds in the Rough: A Ugandan Hip Hop Revolution"
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Laemmle’s Sunset 5
8000 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Tickets: $10 at http://www.danceswithfilms.com/listings_doc.html#
For more info: www.SubterraneanNetwork.com
This uplifting documentary chronicles the incredible journey of the Bataka Squad, a Uganda hip-hop group that uses the microphone as a platform for social change. This film explores urban Africa through the eyes of four emerging hip-hop artists in the Ugandan capital of Kampala. Inspiring audiences to make the best of life against incredible odds, these active, enthusiastic, and politically aware young talents are heroes in their community and voices of a new generation. (2007, 86 min.)
"DANCES WITH FILM" FILM FEST JULY 3OTH SCREENING ON SUNSET BLVD. – info from Diamonds in the Rough filmmaker Brett Mazurek:
This is our biggest film fest to date! We are super excited to be part of Los Angeles "Dances With Film" Film Festival and premiere at the Sunset 5 on Sunset Blvd. We are also doing a fundraiser at the USC Norris Theater July 27th to raise awareness and gain support for the BAVUBUKA FOUNDATION which is showcased in our film "Diamonds in the Rough". If you are in the area please come through and network with us.Love and Light- 3rdi
TICKETS AT www.DancesWithFilms.com
Proceeds benefit Bavubuka Projects in Uganda, including the Bavubuka Girls Project, the Subterranean Network, and the Bavubuka Foundation.
Cost : Tickets cost $10.00 and are available at the door or online http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/37251. Free parking available on the streets surrounding USC's campus; parking on campus is usually $7.
Divinity Barkley
divinity@bavubuka.org www.myspace.com/bavubukagirls
Sponsor(s): The Bavubuka Foundation. Information about non-ASC events is forwarded for informational purposes and does not necessarily reflect opinions of or endorsements by African Studies personnel.