Films
Saturday 17 May 2.00pm-4.30pm
BFI Southbank (near Royal Festival Hall) Belvedere Road SE1
Tube: Waterloo. Admission £5.00 Box office 0207 928 3232
www.bfi.org.uk
Award winning adaptation of Joseph Zobells initially banned novel.Set in Martinique in
the 1930s, this award-winning adaptation of Joseph Zobel’s novel follows the struggles of a
young boy as he fights for his future. With an introduction by Paul Goodwin, curator at Tate
Modern. After the screening we will welcome Jenny Zobel, daughter of Joseph, to discuss her
father's wider work and legacy. Sylviane Rano, co-founder of the Images of Black Women festival, www.imagesofblackwomen.com will also join us for the discussion. A perfect cinema trip for families
Plus Q & A with Jide Olanrewaju
Saturday 10 May 12.30pm-5.15pm
Museum in Docklands, West India Quay (Docklands Light Railway)
Free entry: first come,first served www.museumindocklands.org.uk
Corruption, Mismanagement, Fraud,War are the stereotypical views of Nigeria and indeed Africa as a whole.This block-busting film explodes the mis-education and stereotypes and puts the country we now call Nigeria into context. This is the best film
on African history and politics you will see this year. If you've ever asked yourself "why is Africa the way it is?" the answers are here. Trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcRAWvKvaqM
Topics covered...
* How the British fixed the elections
* "Nigeria" does not exist
* How Europeans encouraged civil war
* The Role and Rise of the Army
* The City of London = Corruption Head Office
* Creating poverty as a means of control
Sunday 4th May 3pm-5.15pm
National Portrait Gallery, St Martins Lane, Tube: Leicester Square
Previously sold out please be on time to secure your seat
Plus What the 100 Black Men Think Debate with Board of Directors of the 100
Saturday 3rd May 5-8pm
Event Theatre, Keyworth Centre, Keyworth St, SE1Tube: Elephant and Castle
Adm: £10.00 (cash on door only)
www.wbmt.wordpress.com for trailers and reviews
In collaboration with Black Filmmaker Magazine the 100BMOL present the film which exploded across the USA Plus a discussion with the 100BMOL Directors on succesful, practical, community-led solutions.
"a searing examination of the role that myths, stereotypes and misperceptions have played in the decimation of modern era Black relationships, and how the symbiotic relationship between Government, the Media and Special Interests perpetuates misinformation to further marginalize the role of Black Men in society"
"The most requested film BFM has ever screened is shown for only the third time"
Essence Magazine "In this powerful documentary Director Janks Morton helps repair Black relationships by debunking the myths we believe about ourselves"
Best Black Documentary/Best black independent documentary/director.
African-American Film Critics Association