Secret agents from London go to South Africa to fight for Mandela against Apartheid, risking life and limb in the fight for racial equality
Watch trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKcW12xH7pA&t=72s
A special screening of the documentary “London Recruits” and a live Q&A session! Join us for an insightful look into the untold story of a group of young people who undertook risky undercover, missions in 1980s apartheid South Africa. If captured the recruits could be imprisoned, tortured of killed.
Be prepared to be inspired by their bravery and dedication to a noble cause. After the screening, a Q and A session where you can interact with surviving recruits and delve deeper into the remarkable experiences of these unsung heroes. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about this fascinating history !
This is an African Odysseys screening. Previously at the BFI Southbank for 17 years, African Odysseys is now hosting films across London due to systemic racism at the BFI which ignored a 16,000 strong petition and cancelled the popular, monthly programme there. There will be an update at the screening.Full details HERE
Watch out for our other coming film events:
Soundtrack for a Coup d’etat plus Q&A Saturday May 17th 2pm
60 Years of Struggle, film on Black British Civil Rights, interview with Professor Gus John
17 years of African Odysseys, racism at @BFI
18 years of walking, the Toyin Agebtu season