Dzifa: Watch Party at Contact

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Dzifa: Watch Party

Contact Theatre, Manchester
18 February 2023

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Dzifa: Watch Party at Contact
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Prepare for an evening of unapologetic Black Queer joy as Contact shines a light on Queer Black talent through dance, music and art.

Audiences are invited to watch Dzifa, a short film directed by Savannah Acquah, and then explore a variety of the film’s themes with a group of Queer Black artists.

Dzifa: Watch Party is happening as part of Queer Contact Festival 2023, Contact’s flagship LGBTQ arts festival.

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