NY Premiere
Q&A Sat Nov 18, 2pm with director Sherief Elkatsha and moderated by Christopher McElroen, Nov 21, 7pm with director Sherief Elkatsha and moderated by Nina Davenport
Filmmaker Sherief Elkatsha follows 12 African musicians from seven countries along the Nile River as they band together in an international coalition to highlight the water conflict along the river they share. As they leave their homes in Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Burundi, and Uganda and embark on a 100-day tour of America’s heartland, the film captures the challenges of collaboration across cultural lines. Despite their vast cultural differences, musical styles, and competing egos, the artists must find ways to create and remain united in their cause.
Featuring the Nile Project Musicians: Mohamed Abozekry (Egypt), Michael Bazibu (Uganda), Nader Elshaer (Egypt), Ibrahim Fanous (Eritrea), Saleeb Fawzy (Upper Egypt), Asia Madani (Sudan), Adel Mekha (Nubia), Kasiva Mutua (Kenya), Ahmed Omar (Eritrea, Ethiopia), Dave Otieno (Kenya), Steven Sogo (Burundi), Selamnesh Zemene (Ethiopia).