This documentary chronicles the life and times of the noted African-American historian, scholar and Pan-African activist John Henrik Clarke (1915-1998). Both a biography of Clarke himself and an overview of 5,000 years of African history, the film offers a provocative look at the past through the eyes of a leading proponent of an Afrocentric view of history. From ancient Egypt and Africa’s other great empires, Clarke moves through Mediterranean borrowings, the Atlantic slave trade, European colonization, the development of the Pan-African movement, and present-day African-American history.
Directed by St. Clair Bourne
Narrated by Wesley Snipes
Run time: 92 mins
Prizes: Grand Jury Prize/Best Documentary, UrbanWorld Film Festival
This screening will take place on Tuesday 27th October 2009 from 7pm to 9pm.
The screening will be held at the PCS Learning Centre, 3rd Floor, 231 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1EH. (Next to the Queen Mothers Sport Centre). Nearest Train/Tube Station: Victoria (5 minutes walk from Victoria station. (Click here for map) Buses to the A1, 16, 52, 211, C10, 2, 24, 73, 9, 11, 36, 38, 82, 185, C1 stop nearby.
There is an admission charge of £4 per person. Refreshments will be on sale.
Places for the film screenings are limited (ONLY 40 PLACES AVAILABLE), so if you are interested in attending please reply as soon as possible to reserve your place. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so don't delay.
In order for us to manage seating and room layout, we would be grateful if all who are attending this event could confirm their attendance in advance. Please confirm via email info@blackhistorystudiesproductions.com how many of you will be attending this event and at which venue. Please can you also notify any cancellations made after confirmation.
(Please note, photographs will be taken at this event and may be used for promotional purposes).
We look forward to seeing you for another exciting night of
Black History Studies
