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There is narration throughout the film, but that does not take away from the dialogue. I, like many of the people in the audience, anxiously awaited and cheered on the dance performances by the Jackson brothers. It was as if we were watching them live. Every time Michael displayed his impeccable and trademark footwork, the audience cheered even louder. Watching the film just made me reflect on the impact that Michael Jackson and his brothers had on music. Each of them were talented in their own right, but everyone knew Michael was special; possessing that “je ne sais quoi” ability. I loved the film and wish that the filmmakers had the resources to complete the project, but in the footage that I viewed (The film was 50 minutes), I saw the Jacksons reconnecting with their brethren and sisters in the motherland on a personal level that probably was not always afforded to them in the U.S. They shopped at the markets and visited Goreé Island, a historical location, which served as an outpost for slave trade. Unfortunately, Jackson 5 In Africa is only scheduled to screen two more times and that’s it. It will close out the 2009 Downtown Film Festival, which runs from Aug. 12-22, in Los Angeles. It will also screen at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival. If you have the ability to check out the film, do so. To learn more about ImageNation, check out their website. First Look: ‘Jackson 5 In Africa’ courtesy TradeAfrica LLC
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This past week, I had the great pleasure of checking out a rare gem of a film at Harlem’s National Black Theater. ImageNation, the organization responsible for putting together the screening and Q&A, is a Harlem-based media arts organization.
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