Films
George Jackson: Death of a Revolutionary
PLUS
The Murder of Fred Hampton
Sat 5th Feburary 2-5pm
BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road SE1
Tube: Waterloo
Black Panther Field Marshall George Jackson inspired thousands inside and out of prison with his leadership and by authoring books like Blood in my Eye and Soledad Brothers. His positive influence proved too great and he was killed in an alleged prison escape one day before his trial. This 1971 ITV documentary contains interviews with his mother, Huey P Newton and Bobby Seale
Black Panther Deputy Chairman Fred Hampton was one of the most charismatic and inspirational leaders in the USA. He organised Free breakfasts for poor children and negotiated a peace deal between 6 different Chicago gangs who then used their members to help the community. The FBI and Chicago Police Department organised his assassination by paying an informer to drug him and draw a layout of his bedroom before arranging a police raid. Dismissed at the time as a 'conspiracy theory' this rare documentary uses government records and police informers to show how the American government murdered civil rights activists
Sunday 27th February 2011 3.00-7.00pm prompt start
Venue: Lost Theatre 208 Wandsworth Road, SW8 2JU
Tube: Stockwell (10 mins walk)
Map http://losttheatre.co.uk/gettinghere/gettinghere
Admission: £7.00 per person
The original 3.5 hour event repeated by popular demand with African Superhero dvds for sale on the day and interviews with animators and directors
African Superheroes: Many artists are making up for the severe lack of positive images of black people in animated films and comics. This animation festival for 6-60 year olds, will feature a variety of African-themed cartoons which tell tales of; Magical Nigerian women warriors, Anansi the West African Folk Hero, The story of Ogun and Oshun, Teenage black superheroes and more
Extract from review by Toyin Agbetu of Ligali.
'..Surprisingly one of the best set pieces was a breakdown of the use of African culture including our dance and music traditions. The historical narrative provided was both insightful and entertaining. The width of the section presented was breathtaking from tap dance to capoeira. In closing, guest animators were invited to share details of some of the challenges faced by artists and announce projects in production such as the exciting
Anokyes Sword It is not often a community event makes history. This one, which engaged adult and child alike through the world of animation and
African Superheroes Day is a first that should be celebrated, and then repeated
Trouble the Water
Rich Mix Cinema Bethnal Green Road
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Rich Mix Cinema 35 37 Bethnal Green road E16 LA
Tube: Liverpool St/Shoreditch
Entry: £8.50 concs £6.00 www.richmix.org.uk
Academy and Emmy nominated, Winner of Grand Jury Award at Sundance for best documentary but never released here. At the heart of "Trouble the Water" are two amazing survivors, Kimberly and Scott Roberts, who with no car and no means of exit must fend for themselves. No angels these self-described "street hustlers," they nevertheless defy expectation and turn stereotypes on their head. They bring elderly neighbours and children to their attic for shelter, providing food, comfort and a good dose of humour. While the national media was whipping up looting hysteria and criminalizing anyone taking supplies from stores regardless of the need, the Roberts and their neighbours show a different reality, one characterized by sharing and a sense of good citizenship. Their larger-than-life nature and hearts are a stark counterpoint to the government's callous indifference See trailer |
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