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Children of God, and Free Swim are next features at BIFF's Summer Film in The Square
Jun 24, 2011 - 10:27:12 AM

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Nassau, Bahamas - BIFF's Summer Film in The Square will feature two more Bahamian films this week: Multi-Award Winning, "Children of God", and "Free Swim".

Presented by Via Cafe and Nassau Downtown Partnership and showing Friday, June 24th , 2011 at 8pm in Rawson Square.

Free of Charge.

Bring a folding Chair for your comfort. Food & Beverages available for purchase.

Children of God is the religious concept that human beings are regarded by God as his children, and is used by Christians to refer to human divinity. It is the story of two individua Bold

ls who learn that in order to live a truly happy life you have to risk speaking and acting on your true feelings. Set against the backdrop of a nation grappling with violent homophobia, this film tells the story of Jon, a white Bahamian artist who faces losing his scholarship at a local University and Lena a conservative religious woman who is struggling with a crumbling marriage. Both escape city life in Nassau to the island of Eleuthera, where their worlds collide in a fashion that will surprise audiences. The film was shot last summer entirely in the Bahamas in Nassau and Eleuthera.

The film stars Van Brown, Johnny Ferro, Mark Ford, Margaret Kemp, Stephen Tyrone Williams and a plethora of Bahamian cast.

Free Swim is an award winning documentary film about the paradox of coastal people not knowing how to swim. Taking place on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas we follow a group of kids as they overcome their fears, gain confidence and reconnect with their environment by learning to swim in open waters. With fresh memories of a friend drowning and the conflicts of growing tourism, for these kids it’s not just about floating, but gaining new skills for their future. Visit the film's site www.FreeSwimMovie.com