The World of Black Film Weekend
Writer, broadcaster, and film programmer Ashley Clark presents an eclectic selection of films featured in his new book The World of Black Film: A Journey Through Cinematic Blackness in 100 Films (Laurence King). Ashley Clark will also be in attendance to sign copies of his book.
Malcolm X + intro by Ashley Clark
See Spike Lee’s epic film of the life of Malcolm X, screening from a new 35mm print.
Black Girl + Jemima + Johnny + intro by Ashley Clark
The seminal work from the father of African cinema focuses on a domestic worker who emigrates from Senegal to France in hope of a better life.
West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty + intro by Ashley Clark
Med Hondo’s spectacular musical traces the history of the West Indies.
BFI Riverfront will be closed on Wednesday 3 June. BFI Southbank will be closed Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 June due to a private event.
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