A review of French colonial behaviour toward ‘independent’ African nations linked to films/books which tell these suppressed stories
This event is organised by Black History Walks as part of 60 years since 1965 the first ever Race Relations Act, and 20 years of the African Odysseys film series
Western media often accuses African leaders of corruption while ignoring European nations that sponsored coups against leaders who were anti-corruption.
While many know of Captain Thomas Sankara’s assassination, there are many others. In this revealing presentation we review six countries affected by this interference and show the economic and political impact. We will cover:
- Little known films and books on the leaders
- Methods of ‘removal’
- Economic warfare
- Puppets and collaborators
- Frantz Fanon and Ibrahim Traore
- What is the CFA ?
The presentation will be followed by a short discussion on French cinema and Black history with Professor James Williams of Royal Holloway University and Tony Warner of Black History Walks.
There will be a follow up event on the history and impact of the CFA on Africa and France on the 18th March at the same venue. This is part of a series of events leading up to the Frantz Fanon weekender.
Other coming events from www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
- Black History Steam train tour
- Black History Bus Tour/ River Cruise
- Hackney, Harlem, St Paul’/Bank, Theatreland and Soho Black History Walks
- African Odysseys, Racism in Academia and @BFI Southbank
- Ismahil Blagrove season of films and books
- The Story of the CFA (West African Franc)
- Frantz Fanon weekender
- 60 years of Black British Civil Rights, racism @BFI with Professor Gus John
- Black British Civil Rights, Kung Fu and anti-racist street fighters with Professor Lez Henry
- World Wars and Black soldiers. African Odysseys @BFI with Professor Patrick Vernon
- 60 years of Black history Success Stories 1-20
- Sign petition to save 17 years of Black film history at BFI Southbank HERE
About African Odysseys
The volunteer-run, African Odysseys film programme screened monthly, popular, anti-racist, Black history films with Q&A’s for 17 years at the BFI. It regularly filled the Southbank 450 seater at 2pm on Saturdays when cinemas are typically ‘dead’.The British Film Institute ignored a 17,000 strong petition to keep it HERE .Refused to answer 8 simple questions. Then cancelled the programme so they could ‘cut costs and promote diversity’ HERE