The 32 nd Pan African Film & Arts Festival, America’s largest Black-themed filmfest, is taking
place Feb. 7 – Feb. 19 in Los Angeles. During Black History Month PAFF annually screens
movies ranging from Hollywood studio productions and Hallmark Channel TV-movies to indies,
foreign films, documentaries, low budget productions, shorts, animation, etc. Films span the
spectrum from Oscar nominees to hard-to-find gems from Africa, the Caribbean, America and
beyond that L.A. viewers are unlikely to be able to see at any other venue. Here are reviews of
just a few of the films audiences have an opportunity to see.
KIPEKEMBOI: KENYA’S GENIUS, FROM A MUD HUT TO WALL
STREET
African director Charles Uwagbai’s charming Kipkemboi is a well-made Kenyan-Canadian co-
production that has almost every ingredient for a film to succeed. In no particular order these
factors include: A David versus Goliath storyline that has you rooting for the underdog;
attractive protagonists; hiss-worthy villains; plot twists; young love; on location shooting at
exotic places; strong female characters; an uplifting POV; and more.

You can see the documentary, "Nuked," about the brutal history of nuclear weapons tests through the 1950's by the U.S in the Marshall Islands, to understand their struggle and see a bit of their coming together with the Western Shoshone in Nevada over the destruction and dispossession of indigenous people in service of the U.S. nuclear war machine.  The Shoshone leader Ian Zabarte appears prominently in this, bringing the two peoples together.  It's free and online from February 7-13, 2024.

Here's how to watch the documentary:  Go to this link: NUKED DOCUMENTARY.  Enter the code: SayNoToNukes.  Enjoy the film!  

In 2023, the United States experienced a record number of weather-and climate-related disasters that each caused $1 billion or more in damages: 28 severe storms, floods, wildfires, winter storms, hurricanes, and droughts, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Since 1980 the United States has experienced 376 billion-dollar of these events, with 16,340 deaths and damages totaling $2.6 trillion.

The insurance industry stands on the front lines of this climate crisis. Every time a climate-related fire, flood, or storm damages or destroys an insured person’s home or business, they expect their insurance policy to help foot the bill for repairs and rebuilding.

Abandoning policy holders in a climate crisis…

Monday, February 12, 2024, 4:30 PM.  Emergency Rally to Call for Ceasefire in Gaza.   Cardboard signs, hot tea and handwarmers, safe community, and calls to action will be provided.  This action will be led by progressive Palestinian and Jewish community members.  All are welcome. Location:  Outside Senator Brown’s office, 200 N. High St.  For more information you can email to hello@barriertoentrypac.com.

Monday, February 12, 2024, 5:00 PM.  Show Up for Palestine.  Join us at city hall again as we let the Columbus city council know we’re here and not going anywhere until a ceasefire resolution is passed.  Location:  90 W. Broad St., Columbus.  You must have a valid Ohio ID to enter.