Silicon Valley 2023’s African film festival in full swing

Silicon Valley African film festival in full swing

Film buffs can enjoy a selection of 94 films from 38 countries all weekend long at the historic Hoover Theater in San Jose.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The 14th annual Silicon Valley African Film Festival is in full swing in San Jose.

Film buffs can enjoy a selection of 94 films from 38 countries all weekend long at the historic Hoover Theater in San Jose.

There's also a fashion show, a children's program, food, and more.

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"This is yes, a film festival where you enjoy yourself and relish in the films from Africa, but it is a full cultural immersion, you just taste, you see, you feel Africa here," said Chike Nwoffiah, the festival's founding director.

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The festival's opening night red carpet celebration was Friday night and there's a full slate of movies through Sunday night.