Marking the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, this documentary offers an in-depth exploration of the young pharaoh’s life and the treasures found in his burial site. The film provides exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of the meticulous preparation and transportation of 150 artifacts from Egypt to Los Angeles for the largest-ever international exhibition dedicated to Tutankhamun. Through stunning high-resolution imagery...

Starting in 1979, nearly 2,000 children were evacuated from Namibia (and refugee camps in neighboring Angola and Zambia) to protect them from the violence of the civil war between South Africa and the socialist liberation movement, SWAPO. In a gesture of solidarity with SWAPO, the GDR accepted almost 500 children for their “protection, education, and socialist training.” After unification in 1990, they were suddenly returned—after Namibia's...

Welcome to the war-torn Nuba Mountains of Sudan, where American Doctor Tom Catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, as the region is bombed relentlessly by an indicted war criminal, Omar Al-Bashir. Two things remain constant: Dr. Tom's faith and his enduring love for the Nuba people.

A vérité-style journey alongside residents of a tight-knit Kenyan community, as they face mounting pressure from a government they don’t trust, to get a Covid-19 vaccine they fear may cause more harm than good.The film is a journey alongside residents of Kibera, Nairobi - including Laureen, a mother and immunization nurse. Through ROLLOUT, we seek to show a vivid picture of the powerful and complex narratives and lived experiences driving the...

A re-edited version of Joris Postema's Stop Filming Us, Vivuya and Twahirwa's film takes a closer look at the imbalance of power inherited from colonialism and its consequences on the representation of the DRC, cinematic and otherwise. The idea to produce this new version arose from discussions within Postema's film about whether a Western director is capable of capturing an image and narrative of the DRC shared by its citizens. It was then suggested...

Director Joanna Lipper elegantly explores past and present as she tells the remarkable story of Hafsat Abiola, daughter of human rights heroine Kudirat Abiola, and Nigeria's President-elect M.K.O. Abiola, who won a historic vote in 1993 that promised to end years of military dictatorship. Shortly after the election M.K.O. Abiola's victory was annulled and he was arrested. While he was imprisoned, his wife Kudirat took over leadership of the pro-democracy...

Les invitamos a leer una novela que no solo pone en valor la lucha, la resistencia y la trasmisión de valores de nuestrxs ancestrxs africanxs, sino que además, con una atrapante lectura, nos transporta y muestra esos rostros y cuerpos africanos invisibilizados por la historiografía oficial. Aquellas mujeres afro que nos legaron un sin fin de estrategias de trasmisión, preservación y resiliencia de la cultura afro. Las ancestras luchadoras de...

During a period of record low rainfall in northern Kenya, the Turkana tribe faces growing violent clashes with rival tribes and encroaching wild predators hunting their livestock. Kolei, a sensitive shepherd boy whose name translates to “living amongst the goats”, questions not only his path as a warrior, but also the erosion of the culture that has shaped every aspect of his life.

"The Holy Piby: The Blackman's Bible" by Robert Athlyi Rogers is a seminal work within the Rastafarian movement, revered as a foundational text that sheds light on the spiritual journey of people of African descent. Originally published in the early 20th century, this profound manuscript articulates a unique perspective on religion, history, and the destiny of the Black race. Within its pages, Rogers presents a narrative that emphasizes the importance...

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