G.O.D.S Black History Month Project Screening – A Celebration of Life: Sat 25 October 2014 CCA
G.O.D.S
Black History Month Project
Screening – A Celebration of Life: Dances of the African-Guyanese & Steppin
Sat 25 October 2014
CCA
5pm, Free, Cinema
All ages, Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Book online / 0141 352 4900
A celebration of Life: Dances of the African-Guyanese
Dir. Kean Gibson, USA 1993, 43m.
A Celebration of Life: Dances of the African- Guyanese is a documentary that examines the cultural roots of traditional dance in Guyana – a former British Colony located in South America, which is also part of the Caribbean. Exploring how numerous influences have been blended in this multicultural society, this film is an analysis of the social and spiritual meanings of African-Guyanese dances.
Steppin
Dir. Jerald B. Harkness, USA 1992, 56m.
Steppin is a documentary that introduces viewers to the step show – an exciting dance style popular among black fraternities and sororities in America. In addition to many rousing, crowd-pleasing performances, the film examines the cultural roots of Steppin’ in African dancing, military marching and hip-hop music, discussing its contemporary social significance on college campuses.
Centre for Contemporary Arts
350 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow G2 3JD
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