This evening event includes a screening of two short films exploring African Art in British museums and the impact of colonialism on cultural traditions in African countries. The first film – Challenging Neo-Colonialism (22 minutes) - was filmed by the Workers’ Film Association in Manchester in 1983 and features Ngugi Wa Thiongo, prize-winning Kenyan author. This is followed by You Hide Me (20 minutes) – made by Ghanaian filmmaker Nil Kwate Owoo in 1972, tracking the discovery of Ancient African art and artefacts in the basement of the British Museum. The film screening will be followed by panel discussion and Q&A. Members of the panel include Dr Nick Merriman (Director, Manchester Museum); Wowo Wauters (WFA); Dr Paul Okojie (Law, Manchester Metropolitan University); chaired by Peter Fell (University of Manchester).

Joint event between Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RRRC and North West Film Archive for Black History Month

Joint event with North West Film Archive for Black History Month