Black Roots Cinema Club of the New Orléans Afrikan Film and Arts Festival is dedicating its inaugural event to President Nelson Mandela who turns 90 years old in July 2008. Screenings of films by South African director Zola Maseko will be held on Wednesday 16, Thursday 17, Friday 18, and Saturday 19 July. Black Roots Cinema Club organizes monthly screenings of films and discussions with their directors in different neighborhoods throughout New Orleans.