27th Annual Cascade Festival of

Directed by Christopher Kirkley  
Niger, 2015, 75 min.

Opening Night with Film Director Christopher Kirkley and Musician/Actor Mdou Moctar

Sponsored by Providence Health & Services       

Portland director Christopher Kirkley and Nigerien musician Mdou Moctar collaborated to create this delightful Nigerien homage to Prince’s Purple Rain. Akounak also has the honor of being the first narrative feature film in the Tuareg language. Set in the rock-guitar scene in Agadez, Niger, it tells the universal story of one musician’s struggle to make it against all odds. Guitarist Mdou Moctar stars in his first film and will share his stories and music in a concert following the two screenings. In Tamashek with English subtitles.

The 9:15 p.m. screening will be followed with a concert at 11:15 p.m.

Friday, February 3rd 2017 | 6:30pm
Hollywood Theatre
Note: Opening Night with Film Director Christopher Kirkley and Musician/Actor Mdou Moctar.
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Friday, February 3rd 2017 | 9:15pm
Hollywood Theatre
Note: Opening Night with Film Director Christopher Kirkley and Musician/Actor Mdou Moctar. Followed by 11:15 p.m. concert.
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All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

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