West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty (Hondo, 1979): BFI Southbank, NFT1, 3.10pm
This film, part of the 'World of Black Film Weekend' at BFI Southbank, is introduced by Ashley Clark. The writer, broadcaster, and film programmer 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). He will also be in attendance to sign copies of his book.
BFI introduction: On paper, Mauritanian director Med Hondo’s film seems difficult to believe: a single-set song-and-dance voyage through four centuries of colonialism, enslavement, liberation struggles and modern immigration – in just 110 minutes. On screen, it’s astonishing to behold the successful realisation of such an ambitious project. One of the greatest movies ever made, Hondo’s thrillingly passionate cri de coeur remains a troubling, resonant work.
Here (and above) is the trailer.
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