“New Boats” Film Screening & Conversation with Director Lansana Mansaray and Tunde Olatunji
In-Person Program
Tickets are free but registration is required.
The Africa Center at Aliko Dangote Hall (map)
1280 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10029
Chi-Gie Chor-ga’ is the name given to the new international boats that have started using the most destructive methods of fishing, both breaking international law and destroying fish breeding grounds. These boats are mainly operated by large Chinese and Korean fishing companies. The film presents a riveting account of one community’s attempt to protect their livelihood and way of life. We witness their daily struggle and attempt to keep a new influx of international companies accountable for their actions and preserve not just an important cultural symbol of Sierra Leone, but a critical food source that the country and region depends upon.
The screening will be followed by a conversation with the director Lansana Mansaray and Tunde Olatunji, Associate Director of Policy at The Africa Center.
For more details visit www.theafricacenter.org.
