Beauty For Ashes

Posted by bmfs under African Plays, Events on Saturday Apr 25, 2009

Peres Owino's Beauty for Ashes

A witty and honest look at how the ghosts of our past terrorize us and how that little voice in our head may be our only source of refuge.


Sat. April 25th 2009  - 6:30pm  - Advance tickets: $20   Door:$25

Advance Tickets sale is Now Closed…Please buy at the Door.

Show Info
Running time: 60 minutes.
Performance includes brief nudity.

Venue: Stage 52
Multiple Stages
5299 W. Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA  90016
Ample Street Parking
Area Map

What they’re saying…

“A great show and the fusion of the African story with the modern is plain genious”
- Benjamin Ochieng, Actor (Tears of the Sun, Kwame)

“Peres Owino has found a way to bring both humor and charm to a variety of social issues focused on women. It is a must see!!!”
- Karyn Dousette, Creative Advertiser Paramount Pictures

“Thought provoking”
- Philip DeBevoise, President, Machinama


“A captivating story with strong performances.”
- Brad Johnson, President, Arsonal Los Angeles


“Beauty for Ashes is a cultural and artistic experience every woman should see”
- Karyn Dousette Creative Advertising, Paramount Pictures


“Extraordinary! The acting was emotionally honest and heartfelt.”
- Kelly Martin, Paramount Pictures


“Absolutely engaging and highly recommended.”
- Lamont Ferrell, screenwriter (House of Payne)


 

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Don’t miss Press Owino’s show - April 25th 6:30pm

Posted by bmfs under African Plays on Monday Apr 20, 2009

Meet Peres Owino.

Posted by bmfs under African Plays on Thursday Apr 2, 2009

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From a Whisper a film by Wanuri Kahiu

Posted by bmfs under African Films on Tuesday Mar 10, 2009


Synopsis
Abu (Ken Ambani) is a quiet and hardworking intelligence officer who keeps to
himself. When he meets Tamani (Corrine Onyango), a young, rebellious artist in
search of her mother, he decides to help.

Unknowingly, Tamani churns up memories of Fareed (Abubakar Mwenda), Abu’s
best friend who also lost his life in the US Embassy bomb blast 10 years ago. The
discovery about the death of Tamani’s mother, forces everyone involved to
learn how to forgive, deal with their own faith and confront what they fear the
most – The truth.

From A Whisper, features a soundtrack by Eric Wainaina. The film is based on the
real events surrounding the August 7 bombings on the US Embassy in Nairobi in
1998.

Screening Dates and Venues
April 14th 2009
NYC http://www.africanfilmny.org/aff_fest.html
In the News:

Recognition :

11 nominations  from the Africa Movie Academy Awards

http://www.ama-awards.com/v2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56:-the-2009-africa-movie-awards-nominations-&catid=1:latest-news

 

 

 

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