Thursday, March 31, 2011

Africa the Cradle of Mankind! Who then are the African Diaspora?

The film presents the diverse histories and heritages stemming from the global tragedy of the slave trade and slavery. Through the compilation of images, historical narration, and interviews with experts from all the continents, the film shows how African slaves and their descendants, in contrast to incorrect racial theories, helped shape the modern world. The film's main objective is to give a global vision of the different dimensions of this tragedy and raise crucial questions regarding its consequences in modern societies in order to come to terms with this collective memory

3 comments:

  1. Hi Chantel, thanks for bringing this film to our attention. This aspect of our history tends to get distorted and mis-interpreted a lot, so it is always good to learn about a new, accurate and fresh perspective.

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  2. Hello Amanda, thanks for following. I appreciate the support. And you are welcome. As members of the African Diaspora it is important to keep the dialog flowing and exchange ideas.

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  3. I agree. Thanks for following my blog too.

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