Friday, April 21, 2017

Spring Fest Opening Gala: Samite and The Queen
Syracuse International Film Festival

Price: $25 regular, $10 student
Palace Theater
2384 James St., Syracuse

7:00 pm: Samite Mulondo performs/speaks
Musician and storyteller Samite Mulondo, a Ugandan refugee, who became an international performing artist, shares his unique story and talent for healing with the power of music.

8:00 pm: Screening: Queen of Katwe
This award-winning Disney feature film tells the inspiring story of the Ugandan girl who rose from poverty to become an international chess champion.

10:30 pm: 20th Anniversary Screening Song of the Refugee
Telly award-winning PBS Documentary chronicling Samite's return to Uganda to bring hope and inspiration to his homeland.

(A pre-event reception and post-screening artist reception are available to Ambassador Passport holders. See website for details.)