HMAAC Screening: Otelo Burning

Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) presents a screening of Otelo Burning, Saturday, May 24 at 1:30pm.

Back by popular demand! HMAAC will be showing a free screening of Sara Blecher's critically acclaimed OTELO BURNING for families this spring.

This film tells the story of a group of township kids who discover the joy of surfing. It is set in 1989, against a backdrop of brewing conflict between two political groups in Lamontville.

When 16-year-old Otelo Buthelezi takes to the water for the first time, it's clear that he was born to surf. But then tragedy strikes. On the day that Nelson Mandela is released from prison, Otelo is forced to choose between surfing success and justice.

This is a beautfully made, insightful and entertaining film that captures the turbulent time in the history of South Africa.

OTELO BURNING is recommended for ages 13 and older.