Films
Hidden Colours: Secret History of Moors, Aborigines and Africans plus Q & A Sun 21 August 3.30-6pm
Roxy Bar and Screen 128-132 Borough High Street(next Sainsburys)
Tube: London Bridge £7.00 in advance here or £9.00 on the door
Hidden Colors is an astonishing, well researched documentary that broke records in America when released in April 2011. Its about the real and untold history of people of colour around the globe. It discusses some of the reasons the contributions of African and Aboriginal people have been left out of the pages of history. The film features scholars, historians, and social commentators who uncover such amazing facts such as:
*The original image of Christ
*The true story about the Moors
*The original people of Asia
*The great west African empires
*The presence of Africans in America before Columbus
*The real reason slavery was ended and much more. Features Francis Cress Welsing produced by Tareeq Nasheed. Q & A with Louis Buckley director of Nubian Spirit
Thursday 22 September 6.30-9pm prompt start
Kensington Library Theatre, Phillimore Walk, off High St Kensington W87RX
Tube: High St Kensington
Online tickets only £8.00 from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/133532
First Ever UK Cinema Screening !! This film was never released in this country despite being produced by Oprah Winfrey and starring two Academy Award actors Denzel Washinton and Forest Whittaker. See video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqAYR7CBriA
(On 5th November www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk will also be screening Spike Lees Miracle at Santa Anna at the BFI Southbank which came out in 2008 but was never released here...why ? )
The Great Debaters is a period drama film directed by and starring two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and produced by Oprah Winfrey . Based on a true story, the plot revolves around the efforts of debate coach Melvin B. Tolson (Washington) at historically black Wiley College to place his team on equal footing with whites in the American South during the 1930s, when Jim Crow laws were common and lynch mobs were a pervasive fear for blacks.
The movie also explores Texas during the Great Depression the day-to-day insults African Americans endured and the importance of education,. Also depicted is James L. Farmer, Jr. (Whitaker), who, at 14 years old, was on Wiley's debate team after completing high school (and who later went on to co-found C.O.R.E., the Congress of Racial Equality). Another character depicted on the team, Samantha Booke, is based on the real individual Henrietta Bell Wells, the only female member of the 1930 debate team from Wiley College who participated in the first collegiate interracial debate in the United States. Wells also happened to be a African American poet whose papers are housed at the Library of Congress.
This is a fantastic, educational and inspiring film presented by Images of Black Women and Black History Walks. www.imagesofblackwomen.com www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
Saturday 15 October 7-10pm
Jumping the Broom at The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY
Tube: Ladbroke Grove/ Notting Hill
Tickets £8.50 in advance or on door http://www.tabernaclew11.com/whats-on/ but dont delay, this will be popular!
Top 5 in the US Box Office but never released in this country! Third ever cinema screening !
See video clip here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D90GKozn-Xg
Producer Bishop T.D. Jakes invites you to the marriage of Sabrina Watson (Paula Patton) and Jason Taylor (Laz Alonso, Fast & Furious), who just might be the perfect couple. Unfortunately, their families are a perfect recipe for disaster. Mrs. Watson (Angela Bassett) has an upper-crust sensibility that matches her family's posh estate, where Jason's straight-out-of-Brooklyn mom (Loretta Devine) seems utterly out of place. When the families gather for Jason and Sabrina's wedding, it becomes clear that each side has its traditions...and its secrets. When uptown meets downtown, the truth comes out - and only one question remains. Will this couple endure the hysterical and harrowing trials of love and finally jump the broom
This film was supposed to have a UK release but like Great Debaters, Miracle at Santa Anna, Pride and many other positive black fims.. it never happened. Images of Black Women and Black History Walks are proud to present this movie www.imagesofblackwomen.com www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
Images of Black Women and Black History Walks are proud to present this moviewww.imagesofblackwomen.com www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk This is a special screening to raise funds for a Nubian Jak Blue Plaque to recognise Frank Crichlow, the founder of the legendary Mangrove restauarant.
On 29th October www.blackhistorywalks will also be screening the never-UK-released Spike Lee film Miracle at Santa Anna at the BFI Southbank, Waterloo
The Black Panthers Search for Truth and Justice Plus Q and A
Tuesday 8 November 7.30pm (food and drinks) Film starts 8pm
Open the Gate Cafe, 35 Stoke Newington Road, Dalston N16
Tube: Dalston Junction 10 min from Liverpool Street
Train: Dalston Kingsland 10 min from Stratford
Free Entry: First come, first served
Passing it on.. part indictment, part redemption tale, the film offers startling insight into the role of the Black Panther Party in a social revolution, and the NYPD's and FBI's criminal disruption of one of the organization's most fervent leaders--Dhoruba Bin Wahad . Emerging from the Bronx ghettoes, Dhoruba dived headfirst into the Black Power movement, serving breakfast to school children with one hand while fighting for his rights with the other. Amid a national program of government assassination against the Panthers, Dhoruba was framed on flimsy evidence. 19 years later while sharing a stage with Nelson Mandela, Dhoruba, his attorneys, and other Panthers finally tell this incredible suppressed history of the Panther 21 and of triumph against the odds
World Premiere Saturday 9th April 2-5pm:
The Story of Lovers Rock 2-5pm preceded by Blood Ah Go Run at 11am-1pm.
Part of 30 Years of Remembrance Events. Both screenings with Q and A with director.This film previously SOLD OUT the 450 Seat NFT1 at a test screen on 11 November 2009. This is the final version directed by one of Britains finest film-makers, Menelik Shabbaz.
BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road,London SE1 BFI Box Office: not open yet, join our mailing list http://www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk/contact-us.html or Facebook Page www.facebook.com/blackhistorywalks to get notification when tickets go on sale
Further screenings at the 400 seat Coronet cinema, Notting Hill on Saturday the 16th April 2-5pm in association with In Celebration of Our Sisters tickets, £8.00 available right now, but online only no sales on the door, from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/108425)
The STORY OF LOVERS ROCK http://www.loversrockthefilm.com/ by Menelik Shabbaz (Burning an Illusion) is a feature length documentary that tells the story of a genre of reggae that was created in the UK. It was influential and very successful in the 70s and 80s and still lives on today. Along with the music came the dancing and fashion that created a unique brand of lifestyle. Inspired by female artists Lovers Rock was the first ‘girl power’ music in the UK at a time of heightened political tension and racism.
The film consists of memorable live performance (including Jean Adebambo before she sadly passed), interviews and light-hearted comedic memories that provides an untold portrait of the post Windrush generation.
Artists include: Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, Maxi Priest, Michael Gordon, Sandra Cross. Also featured are comedians; Angie Le Mar, Eddie Nestor, Robbie Gee, Wayne Rollins & Glenda Jaxson. Interviews include Dr Lez Henry, Eddie Nestor, Linton Kwesi Johnson
- Lovers Rock is part of the legacy of British musical history and deserves recognition as such. This film will bring attention to its contribution, relevant to all cultures.
- The film provides an opportunity to revisit an era of the 70s and 80s and the contributions of the post Windrush generation to British culture.
- It provides a chance for the younger generations to understand their parent’s struggles and contributions to life in Britain.
- Help us to bring back the spiritual love into our community.
- It’s one of the first films to be non–funded by Government and financed partly by the community it represents.
30 Years of Remembrance/Resistance: a series of events organised by community groups to recognise the social, cultural, legal and political significance of the New Cross Fire, The Back Peoples Day of Action and the Brixton Uprisings which all took place in 1981.
2011 is also United Nations International Year for People of African Descent. For more details of the events listed below contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. more events to be added, check this page every 10 days
March 2 Wednesday
Black Peoples Day of Action: 30 Years On
Speakers: Professor Gus John, Menelik Shabbaz, Mavis Best, Mia Morris Dr Lez Henry ,Elder Hera Kuti speak on how the march was organised, the day itself and its effect upon Britain plus spoken word and screening of Blood Ah go Run
7-10pm 240 seat, Lewishan Civic Centre, Catford SE6 4RU Entry: Free
www.nubeyond.com, www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
March 11 Friday. (Blak Friday with Nubeyond)
400 Years of Black British Civil Rights:
Speaker: Black History Walks presents interactive audio/visual evidence on the African presence in England from 1596 onwards and how they fought for equality
7.30-10.30pm Positive Mental Attitude Community College, 26 Admiralty Close, Reginald Square, SE8 4SS www.pmacc.co.uk Entry: £8.00 waged, £5.00 Concessions
www.nubeyond.com, www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
March 19 Saturday
Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend
A brand new documentary on this reggae icon whose political lyrics inspired the black community through the 70’s and 80’s. His African consciousness and Rastafari teachings informed a new generation about Marcus Garvey, Paul Bogle and the spirit of resistance in the struggles against apartheid in Zimbabwe and the Sus laws in Brixton. Produced ny Esther Anderson and Gian Cody 11am-1pm at BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road SE1. Tickets £7.00. Need to book in advance
www.bfi.org.uk www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
March 25 Friday (Blak Friday with Nubeyond)
400 Years of Black Women Resistance Fighters
International women's day is 8 March 2011
Speaker: Black History Walks presents 45 unheralded black women from around the world and their contribution to world history. Generals, spies, politicians, ,astronauts, community leaders, women you’ve never heard of are revealed and given their true place in history
7.30-10.30pm Positive Mental Attitude Community College,26 Admiralty Close, Reginald Square, SE8 4SS www.pmacc.co.uk Entry: £8.00 waged, £5.00 unwaged
www.nubeyond.com www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
April 9 Saturday
Blood Ah Go Run plus Masterclass with Director Menelik Shabbaz
Classic footage of the Black Peoples Day of Action March 2nd 1981 the biggest political action by African/Caribbean people
there has ever been when 20,000 marched from New Cross to Central London dealing with police brutality and Fleet street journalists that spat on them and gave Nazi salutes. Plus extended interview on grassroots film-making, political activism and the way forward 11am-1pm at 450 seat BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road SE1. Tickets £7.00. Need to book in advance
www.bfi.org.uk www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
April 9 Saturday
The Story of Lovers Rock plus Q & A with Menelik Shabbaz
The premiere screening of the only documentary on Lovers Rock. At a time when BBC refused to play reggae on the radio and nightclubs had an open ban on black people, Lovers Rock provided sounds and lyrics to uplift the soul against the oppression. It was the glue that kept the black community alive through decades of official government abuse. Reggae Britannia recently sold out and when the Lovers Rock section came on the crowd went wild . Directed by Menelik Shabbaz 2-5pm at 450 seat BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road SE. Tickets £7.00. Need to book in advance
www.bfi.org.uk www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
April 15 Friday (Blak Friday with Nubeyond)
Sound Systems as Cultural Resistance
Speaker: Dr Lez Henry on how black music was used to inform and liberate in 1980’s Britain. Black people were banned from clubs and black promoters found it hard to get venues. The solution , mobile sound systems which would move around London playing particular beats and lyrics that kept the community alive and informed
7.30-10.30pm Positive Mental Attitude Community College,26 Admiralty Close, Reginald Square, SE8 4SS www.pmacc.co.uk
Entry: £8.00 waged, £5.00 concessions
www.nubeyond.com www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
April 29th Friday (Blak Friday with Nubeyond)
Topic: The Infinity of black history
Speaker Paul Obinna creator of the 8000 year African timeline www.hogarth-black.com
7.30-10.30pm Positive Mental Attitude Community College,26 Admiralty Close, Reginald Square, SE8 4SS www.pmacc.co.uk
Entry £8.00 waged, £5.00 unwaged
www.nubeyond.com www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
May 13th Friday (Blak Friday with Nubeyond)
30 years of Mental Health
Speaker: Matilda Macattram Director of Black Mental Health UK www.blackmentalhealth.org.uk on attitudes and realities then and now. Many young black people in the 1980’s were misdiagnosed and sectioned in institutions while overdosed with drugs. Picking or washing rice was seen as mentally deficient at the same time the pressure of dealing with racism drove some people insane.
7.30-10.30pm Positive Mental Attitude Community College, 26 Admiralty Close, Reginald Square, SE8 4SS www.pmacc.co.uk
Entry £8.00 waged, £5.00 unwaged
www.nubeyond.com www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
May 27 Friday ( Blak Friday with Nubeyond)
The Haitian Revolution
Speaker: Panyin Aikins on the details, effects and legacy of the revolution. Putting the uprising in its international context of Tunisia in 2011.
7.30-10.30pm Positive Mental Attitude Community College, 26 Admiralty Close, Reginald Square, SE8 4SS www.pmacc.co.uk
Entry £8.00 waged,£5.00 unwaged www.nubeyond.com,www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
June 10 ( Blak Friday with Nubeyond)
Soweto Uprising 1976/Brixton Uprisings 1981
Speaker: Dr Kimani Nehusi on youth resistance, reasons and comparisons
7.30-10.30pm Positive Mental Attitude Community College, 26 Admiralty Close, Reginald Square, SE8 4SS www.pmacc.co.uk
Entry : £8.00 waged, £5.00 unwaged www.nubeyond.com, www.blackhistoywalks.co.uk
June 17 Thursday
The Sybil Phoenix Story & the Soweto Uprising.
The first black woman to receive an MBE on how she set up the first black youth club (Moonshot) in the 1970’s, which played such an important role in the New Cross Fire response and the Black Peoples Day of Action
Speaker: Sybil Phoenix and others
7-10pm at 240 seat Lewishan Civic Centre, Catford SE6 4RU
Entry : Free www.nubeyond.com, www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
October 2011 Date to be announced
Burning an Illusion 30 years on The classic British film directed by Menelik Shabbaz will be treated to a Gala performance and review with stars from the film reflecting on its impact and comparing life then to life now. Venue 450 seat BFI Southbank. www.bfi.org.uk www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
Further events to be announced. Check this page for details in 10 days time
This initiative is supported by ..
Nubeyond www.nubeyond.com
Positive Mental Attitude Community College www.pmacc.co.uk
Lewisham Black Staff Forum
Nubian Jak www.nubianjak.com
Black History Walks www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
Well Placed Consultancy www.black-history-month.co.uknd the rain ne!