Maafa: Truth 2007
Synopsis
With contributions from community activists, project workers, teachers, historians and the business community, this documentary confronts the myths about British slavery, presents the true history of the Maafa and African resistance and examines the politics of the government's bicentenary celebrations.
Details
- Year
- 2011
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 127 mins
- Director
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Toyin Agbetu
- Producer
- Emma Pierre-Joseph
- Principal cast
- Dr Abiola Ogunshola, Emma Pierre, Bro Hakim, Dr Hakim Adi, Henry Bonsu, Ms Serwah, Bro Omowale, Kwaku Bonsu, Kubara Zamani, Dr Kimani Nehusi, Bro Ldr Mbandaka, Michael Eboda, Onyeka, Shaka Marday, Stephen Henry, Teleica Kirkland, Dr William Lez Henry
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Production Status
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