Wanda's Picks

Co-Director, Beth Davenport's Pushing the Elephant, the story of Rose Mapendo& how she escapes ethnic violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo to become a vital voice in the mending of her country. Separated from her 5 yr. old daughter, Nangabire, and reunited 13 years later, Rose who has assisted many survivors with her message of forgiveness & peace has more of a challenge with her daughter. ITVS hosts a free screening & panel discussion, Mar. 22 in S.F. & Mar. 24 in Oakland. Visit communitycinema.org/ to learn about free screenings & later broadcasts on Independent Lens. Shereen Caesar, joins us next. She is one of three "Women of Calypso" in concert, March 24-26, at the African American Art & Culture Complex's Hall of Culture. The ensemble features three of the top female calypso singers in Trinidad, W.I. with Ms. Caesar, are Singing Saundra and Kizzie Ruiz. Through their songs they sing about contemporary life in Trinidad. All three have won hosts of awards and regularly place