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Félicité is a free-willed woman working as a singer in a bar in Kinshasa. Her life is thrown into turmoil when her 14-year-old son gets into a terrible car accident and in order to raise money to save him, she sets out on a breakneck race through the streets of electric Kinshasa – a world of music and dreams.

‘Félicité’ is a Musical Beauty

Guru Ramanathan, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
"Félicité," Senegal's submission for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, tells a poignant story of motherhood, music and the struggle for equality.
Ai Weiwei’s new installation artwork “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors” under the Washington Square Arch comments on the increasing hostility towards immigrants and the rise of nationalism.

Ai Weiwei Challenges Trump’s Wall, DACA Repeal

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor October 23, 2017
You might have noticed Ai Weiwei's installation underneath the Arch in WSP. "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors" was created in order to draw attention to the rising levels of nationalism and animosity towards immigrants around the world.
WSN sat down with NYU alum Matthew Puccini. His new short film, “The Mess He Made,” premiered at the SXSW film festival.

Alum Matthew Puccini Talks SXSW Short Film

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
WSN sat down with NYU alum Matthew Puccini to discuss his short film, "The Mess He Made," the story of a man waiting for the results of an HIV test.
Sofar Sounds organizes live music events where audience members sign up with no idea where the show will be held or who will be performing. Rafe Offer founded it with the intention of bringing back love and appreciation for live music.

Sofar Sounds Founder Reflects on Success

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer October 23, 2017
WSN talked with the co-founder of Sofar Sounds, Rafe Offer, about his inspiration for the company and his favorite performances.
Brooklyn-based indie-pop duo Cults performed an intimate show at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Oct. 17. The overall breathtaking performance featured gorgeous visuals and dreamy vocals.

Cults Dazzles in Williamsburg

Nicole Rosenthal, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
Cults, a Brooklyn-based indie-pop duo, performed in Williamsburg last Tuesday.
The new film by director Petra Volpe, “The Divine Order,” follows the life of Nora in 1970s Switzerland and her struggles to take the movement of voting equality forward. The film opens in theatres on Oct. 27 in New York.

Women’s Suffrage Brought to Life

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
"The Divine Order" chronicles the fight for women's suffrage in the 1970s of Switzerland.
WSN staff share their favorite Halloween TV Episodes from when they were growing up.

Staff Recs: Best Halloween TV Episodes

Jordan Reynolds, Natasha Roy and Jemima McEvoy October 20, 2017
The WSN Staff reminisces about their favorite Halloween TV episodes.

'Jane', a new documentary about Jane Goodall's 1957 expedition to Tanzania to find more information about chimpanzees and human ancestry opens in theatres on Friday Oct. 20.

‘Jane’ Paints a Beautiful Portrait Conservationist Goodall

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer October 20, 2017
'Jane,' Directed by Brett Morgen, artistically represents the life of Jane Goodall.
An up and coming band from Los Angeles, LANY, performed three sold out shows at Irving Plaza on Oct. 13-15. The energetic crew members gave those present a night to remember.

LANY Takes New York by Storm for Three Nights

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer October 20, 2017
Los Angeles Band, LANY, plays at Irving Plaza, near Union Square.
The new film by Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury, “Leatherface” ix the prequel of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”, following the story of a young teenager and his transformation to become a serial killer. The movie opens nationwide on Oct. 20.

‘Leatherface’ Leaves Audience Dumbstruck, Not Horrified

Woojung Kim, Contributing Writer October 20, 2017
"Leatherface" marks the eighth sequel of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Jeremy S. Levine’s “For Ahkeem” tells the story of an African-American girl growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, and captures the raw emotions from her struggles.

‘For Ahkeem’ Depicts the Devastating Cycle of Black Oppression

Chelsea Cheng, Contributing Writer October 18, 2017
Jeremy S. Levine and Landon Van Soest’s new documentary “For Ahkeem” shows the life of an African American girl growing up in Missouri.
“Wonderstruck” is based on the children's book of the same name written by Brian Selznick, and tells the story of young boy from the midwest and a young girl in New York. A series of events unfold as they both seek a mysterious connection.

‘Wonderstruck’ Induces Wonder

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer October 18, 2017
Todd Haynes' newest film "Wonderstruck" tells the story of a young boy who lost both his mother and his hearing.