Diasporic Film & Food Series: From the Farm to Your Cup
DATES:
April 4th at 7:30 pm
TICKETS:
General Admission - $30
DURATION:
1 Hour and 45 Minutes
In collaboration, Colorado Diasporic Film Festival; Askkanwii Film Productions & Distributions; la Victoria Healing Kitchen present the 2026 Diasporic Film & Food Series.
Proudly shown at people's Building, this series brings multiple art forms together for an engaging cross-culture evening of film, food, and discussion to share and preserve our global cultures.
join us for a screening of ‘From The Farm To Your Cup’ a short documentary about an Ethiopian immigrant couple "Mikky & Mercy" owners of Lucy Coffee in Aurora Colorado and The Moroccan Iftar another short documentary about a Moroccan immigrant Chakib who started Cafe paprika more than 30 years ago in Aurora Colorado Both films directed by Ousmane Ndoye .
You'll kick off the multi-sensory evening enjoying Ethiopian coffee and curated cuisine and beverages. Followed by the screening with option to purchase a themed snack box and conclude the evening with a panel discussion led by Mikky, Mercy and other guests.
Join us for this engaging series.
7pm- Gallery Mingle
7:30 pm - Showing From the Farm To You Cup & The Moroccan Iftar
8:00pm to 8:45 pm - Panel Discussion with Q/A
Askkanwii Productions
Askkanwii Productions & Distributions; and Askkanwii Studios' mission is all about bringing to light untold stories