Learn about the films showcased in this African-film series presented in Seattle, and read descriptions of titles available in the United States.

Mbye Cham's lengthy essay discusses the challenges that have faced African filmmakers in the 1990s.

Professor Rebecca Gearhart posts transcripts of interviews with filmmaker Salem Mekuria and critic Sheila Petty about contemporary African film.

Supplement to a course on African films includes a bibliography of resources, plus film summaries and an archive of student papers.

San Francisco film library is North America's largest for African feature films and documentaries. Search its holdings by topic or by title.

Film series at the Guggenheim museum highlights the treatment of contemporary African issues in its films. Find photos and plot descriptions.

MRC at UC Berkeley describes its holdings of books and videos pertaining to African cinema. Find related links for several titles.

Essay by Francoise Pfaff discusses contemporary sub-Saharan African cinema, and provides descriptions of key titles.

Resource for South Africa's independent filmmakers includes industry news and profiles of schools, organizations and festivals.