Screening as part of Black History Month – Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 7:30pm

Bringing the history of the Black Power Movement to a new generation, through the eyes of Swedish filmmakers at the time, filmmaker Göran Hugo Olsson crafts a stunning cinematic/musical exploration of America and the Black Power Movement, from the period 1967-1975.

Combining significant 16mm footage (that was lying undiscovered in the cellar at Swedish Television for 30 years) with contemporary audio interviews from leading African-American artists, activists, musicians and scholars, and shaped by an award-winning soundtrack including artists Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Om’Mas Keith, and The Roots, this documentary encompasses so much more than a political history. And yet, organically it succeeds in asking its audience to consider deep questions about America today.

The film will be introduced by the poet and novelist Dr Kei Miller

The Glad Cafe, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, Shawlands.

A Future that Works: There Is A Better Way

Saturday 20th October

AFRICA IN MOTION’S Glasgow Children’s Day
    
Designed especially for our younger audiences, AiM’s Children’s Day programme is full of exciting African Films and Animations for children, and inspiring stories from all over the continent! This screening is suitable for children and families, and the subtitles will be narrated for younger viewers. Following the screening there will be story telling session. And we end the day with a 2 hour music making workshop given by Ghanaian musician, Gameli Tordzro.

Films 11.00am to 12.30pm
Storytelling 12.30pm to 1.15pm
Music Workshop 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Film & storytelling £1.50 child / adult; Film plus workshop £3.50 child / adult

African Caribbean Centre, 66 Osborne Street, Merchant City, Glasgow G1 5QH

More information: Festival Co-director, Natalia Palombo: email / 07739338347

Turbanology

Thursday 25th October

Jurys Inn Glasgow, 80 Jamaica Street, Glasgow, G1 4QG

The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights is hosting an event to celebrate the history of the Sikhs. The event titled “TURBANOLOGY” delves into the little known history of the Sikh Turban – and why it’s relevant in Great Britain today. Hear from the director of this Arts Council exhibit, journalist and filmmaker Jay Singh-Sohal, who will provide insight into the significance (historical and cultural) of the Turban and watch short films highlighting how the Turban has empowered renowned Sikhs today.

The evening will also feature a book signing and first screening of the forthcoming film “Sikhs at Sandhurst” – a short film which explores the connection between the Royal Military Academy and British Sikhs.

Times: 6.00pm – 7.30pm Registration and refreshments available from 5.30pm onwards

FREE event. To book your place please contact

nadia or 0141 418 6530.

Roadmap to Apartheid Film Screening

University of Strathclyde   
Friday  26th October

A Chance to see the award-winning, newly released documentary ‘Road to Apartheid’ narrated by Alice Walker (author of The Colour Purple). It depicts the rise and fall of the apartheid system in South Africa, and exposes the parallels that can be linked to the current oppression of Palestinians by the Israeli state. Not one to miss! TIMES: 6.30pm Free event

Vertigo (Level 8), University of Strathclyde Students’ Association
90 John Street, Glasgow, G1 1JH

Further information: Dominique Ucbas, 0141 567 5041, [email protected]