The Styles Of Laurence Fishburne And Audrey Hepburn Included In Digital Series Reimagining Iconic Movie Wardrobes In Africanized Versions

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Produced by The Africa Channel, who partnered with Vanichi Magazine, this Afro-futurism spin on Hollywood designs shines a spotlight squarely on the rich textures of the African diaspora. Designers Obioma (Nigeria), Kenneth L. Nicholson (Los Angeles), Ammanii (Egypt), Sarayaa (Senegal), and M. Andrews (Texas), to name a few, utilized their enormous collective talent, along with bold fabrics, intricately-designed jewelry, and hand-made wares to help make this intriguing series more than just a fashion statement.
The Africa Channel and Vanichi Magazine have shone a spotlight squarely (and unapologetically) on the Motherland while touting its cultural viability. All 10 episodes, plus a bonus overview, are currently available on The Africa Channel.com and Demand Africa.
www.theafricachannel.com) and its production arm, TAC Studios, is a showcase for the African continent’s most outstanding English-language television series, specials, documentaries, feature films, music, biographies and cultural and historical content. The channel’s mission is to open up a daily window into modern African life and, in the process, help demystify Africa for viewers globally.
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Nas, Jay-Z, Ghostface, Notorious Big And Samuel Jackson Star In Groundbreaking New Form Of Storytelling Entitled “City Of God’s Son”

TUESDAY, JULY 21st, NEW YORK, NY – “City of God’s Son” is a revolutionary new audio driven cinematic experience by artist Kenzo Digital. A story completely created out of samples and re-appropriated audio and visual media, “City of God’s Son” stars rappers Nas, Jay Z, Ghostface, Notorious BIG, Raekwon, and actors Samuel Jackson, Lawrence Fishburne, DelroyLindo, and Al Pacino. The project has received critical acclaim from the Huffington Post, Kanye West, Complex Magazine, Fader Magazine, Nahright.com and many others. As one of the most viral and groundbreaking forms of new media art, “City of God’s Son” fuses musical and cinema mythologies into a one of a kind sound film, redefining how stories can be told and the very definition of the remix.

For the first time this unique new form of sound and video art will be exhibited for the public on Wednesday, July 29th and Thursday, July 30th at 511 West 25th Street, on the 9th floor. Each night will feature back-to-back screenings/listening sessions starting at 8:00pm, followed by a Q&A with director Kenzo Digital. There will be a rooftop party & reception throughout the night, as well as a panel discussion about remix culture with Creative Commons. The event is sponsored by Nam June Paik’s Studios, Creative Commons, Kenzo Digital Media, and Parimachari. For more information on the project please visit www.CityofGodSon.com

Additionally, a unique new viral video featuring local NY blind musicians entitled “City of God’s Son: Cinema for the Blind” will be released in conjunction with a feature article by Creative Commons on “City of God’s Son” artist Kenzo Digital. You can find the article at http://creativecommons.org/interviews

Wednesday, July 29th and Thursday, July 30th
7:00pm to Midnight
511 West 25th Street
9th Floor
New York, NY 10001