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Oct 21, 2022 · A sculptor graduates from art school and faces a day of challenges, protests and parties in upstate New York. The film is directed by Martine Syms and stars Diamond Stingily, Erin Leland and Cammisa Buerhaus.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Martine Syms
- 2022-10-21
Sep 1, 2022 · The feature debut from renowned artist Martine Syms, THE AFRICAN DESPERATE brings her razor-sharp satire and vivid aesthetic invention to a riotous coming-of-age comedy. Coming to US theaters on...
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Sep 23, 2022 · A coming-of-age story of a Black woman artist facing her return to Chicago after graduating from art school. The film explores her identity, emotions, and artistic vision through experimental soundtrack, cinematography, and dialogue.
Sep 16, 2022 · The African Desperate is a 2022 comedy film about a young artist's final day in art school. Find out where to watch, the cast and crew, the trailer, and the ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Diamond Stingily
- Martine Syms
- Drama
The African Desperate. Artist and filmmaker Martine Syms teamed up with writer and poet Rocket Caleshu to create the 2022 film The African Desperate. Starring the artist Diamond Stingily as Palace, the film received rave reviews for its honest and unflinching portrayal—and parody—of the art world.
Sep 15, 2022 · Sept. 15, 2022. The African Desperate. NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Martine Syms. Drama. 1h 37m. Find Tickets. When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we...
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Oct 21, 2022 · “ The African Desperate ” stakes out new terrain in the rarefied niche of movies featuring art schools. Unlike many films set adjacent to the art world, it focuses on a Black protagonist and...
