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Black Fruit (Episodes 1-3)

Schwarze Früchte

Directed by David Uzochukwu, Elisha Smith-Leverock

Cast: Benjamin Radjaipour, Christine Rollar, Daniel Hernandez, Lamin Leroy Gibba, Melodie Simina, Nick Romeo Reimann, Vanessa Yeboah

When Lalo is thrown off course by the sudden death of his father, he suppresses his loss with impulsive actions that disrupt his life. While he and his best friend Karla, both in their mid-twenties, queer and Black in Germany, try to shape who they want to become, they are forced to grapple with the limits of their adaptability.

Three episodes from this groundbreaking series will be shown, followed by an in-depth conversation with series creator, lead, and executive producer Lamin Leroy Gibba.

Friday, March 28: Roxie Theater, San Francisco
8:00 PM: Buy Tickets

About the Goethe Forum

Presented by the Cultural Programs of the Goethe-Institut San Francisco, The Goethe Forum provides a platform for exploring contemporary socio-political issues through diverse voices and perspectives. Each year’s film is chosen for its ability to challenge, empower, and spark meaningful exchange. While the film selected for The Goethe Forum may leave us with more questions than answers, they undeniably compel us to confront and critically engage with the future of our pluralistic societies and the pressing issues that define them. This presentation of “Black Fruit” is supported by the cultural and education programs of the Goethe-Institut San Francisco.