Thursday July 7th, ICE Theaters Chatham.

Thursday, July 7, 7:00 pm
ICE Theaters Chatham
210 W 87th Street

DESERT FLOWER, 120 min
2009, Austria/Germany/UK
A Film by Sherry Hormann
Based on the Novel by Waris Dirie and Cathleen Miller

The autobiography of a Somalian nomad circumcised at 3, sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against circumcision.

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Her story touched the hearts of millions: Waris Dirie’s book DESERT FLOWER, which recounts her incredible journey from an African nomad to an international top model, became a worldwide bestseller with more than 11 million copies sold. This is the inspiring story of an extraordinary, proud and brave woman.  Director and screenwriter Sherry Hormann (FATHER’S DAY) and producer and Oscar® winner Peter Herrmann (NOWHERE IN AFRICA) have adapted Dirie’s autobiography for the screen: a modern fairy tale of dazzling glamour and archaic rituals, full of vitality, emotional depth and enormous compassion.

Top model and actress Liya Kebede shines in the main role alongside an ensemble of brilliant actors including Silver Bear and Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins (HAPPY-GO-LUCKY), Timothy Spall (HARRY POTTER, SECRETS AND LIES), Craig Parkinson (CONTROL), Juliet Stevensen (BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM), Anthony Mackie (THE HURT LOCKER, 8 MILE) and Meera Syal (SCOOP).

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Black World Cinema, a showcase of seldom seen classic features and new films from around the world. Black World Cinema presents films by filmmakers that bring us story with compelling content and a human dimension seldom presented in mainstream cinema.

All screenings are followed by lively discussions moderated by program director Floyd Webb or local scholars, screenwriters and directors.

Screenings occur the first Wednesday at
ICE Theaters Lawndale
3330 W Roosevelt Road

And first Thursday of every month at
ICE Theaters Chatham 14
210 W. 87th Street
Chicago, IL