African Odysseys presents two excellent, award-winning films celebrating Black Women Writers
The Nikki Giovanni project at BFI Southbank on Saturday 2nd March 2pm Plus Q&A. £6.50 Tickets HERE
This life-affirming, award-winning documentary follows legendary poet and activist Nikki Giovanni, aged 80, as she looks back on her legacy and reflects on her mortality. Combining archive, personal reflection and performance, with additional contributions by Taraji P. Henson and archive featuring James Baldwin, the film recounts Giovanni’s life story, from her early immersion in Civil Rights activism, through the Black Arts Movement and Black Lives Matter protests, and looks towards an uncertain future
Origin, Special Preview plus Q&A at BFI Southbank on Monday 4th March 5.50pm. For 50% off tickets type 'Odyssey' in the promo code HERE
Inspired by Isabel Wilkerson’s influential best-seller Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, Academy Award® nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay explores the mystery of history, the origins of 'race' the wonders of romance, and a fight for our future in this multi,award-winning, critically acclaimed film.
Part of African Odysseys, 17 years of monthly, grassroots film programming by Black History Walks.
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