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In the Afrofuture
A trio of films exploring Afrofuturism.

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Total running time 97min
A trio of films exploring Afrofuturism – the cultural movement that conjures otherworldly visions out of everyday Black experience – as a terrain of compelling storytelling. From a lyrical documentary featuring leading writers, thinkers and contemporary artists, to dazzling cinematic excursions into alternative realms, here are films that bring the high concept of Afrofuturism into compelling focus.
Dark Matter: A History of the Afrofuture
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Director
James van Der Pool
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BBC 2021. 58min
Hasaki Ya Suda
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Director
Cedric Ido
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Burkina Faso-France 2011. 24min
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With English subtitles
Afronauts
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Director
Nuotama Bodomo
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USA 2014. 14min

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