Erige Sehiri's 'Promised Sky' Gets US Premiere at Film Forum
Film Forum will host the U.S. theatrical premiere of Erige Sehiri's 'Promised Sky' on Friday, June 12. The film follows a community of Ivorians in Tunisia led by Marie, a charismatic pastor and former journalist, as they face state racism, police raids, and mass arrests. Key characters include Naney, a single mother hustling to reunite with her daughter; Jolie, a privileged college student; and Kenza, a four-year-old survivor of a shipwreck. Marie advocates for collective action over individualism.
Key facts
- U.S. theatrical premiere at Film Forum on June 12
- Directed by Erige Sehiri
- Set in Tunisia
- Community of Ivorians led by Marie, a pastor and former journalist
- Themes of state racism, police raids, and mass arrests
- Characters include Naney, Jolie, and Kenza
- Kenza survived a shipwreck
- Film premiered at Cannes
Entities
Artists
- Erige Sehiri
Institutions
- Film Forum
Locations
- Tunisia
- United States