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OCTOBER CatrinTitle……… Finch & Seckou Keita
Wednesday 15 th October DATE PLACE St George, Bristol
TIME 8-10.30pm
COST £16 Students £5
This concert is a remarkable cross-cultural musical meeting between virtuoso Welsh harpist, Catrin Finch and the Senegalese griot and master of ancient kora, Seckou Keita. Their album together, Clychau
Dibon, won fRoots magazine’s prestigious Critics Award and captivated the Guardians Robin Denselow who called it: An elegant, gentle exquisite set”.
stgeorgesbristol.co.uk 0845 40 24 001
Join us for a magical afternoon of Playback Theatre in honour of the late Maya Angelou.
DATE Saturday 25 th October
PLACE TBC
TIME Doors opens at 2pm Performance from 2.30 -4pm
COST £6 Concessions £3
Come share your moments, stories & experience about life, then see them played back by the Black Women’s Playback Theatre Company using drama, music and song. If you want to share or want to hear from others and see improvised theatre then come and join us for an entertaining afternoon.
Valerie Mower [email protected]
Everyday Lives: Africans in South West England during the Tudor period
DATE Thursday 16 th October
PLACE M Shed Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, BS1 4RN
TIME 6-7.30pm
COST Free
The historian Onyeka uncovers the pivotal role people of African descent played in the development of English port towns, such as Bristol, in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Not merely as enslaved people, as commonly believed, but as people who came with a range of skills and influenced many parts of English society.
0117 3526600 www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
e……… Afrika Eye: Breaking the Silence
DATE Friday 31 st Oct ober
PLACE Watershed Cinema
TIME 1.30-3.30pm
COST £8/ 6.50 cons
A rare screening of the remarkable silent film Siliva the Zulu (1927) with a unique live score performed by English Nigerian musician and composer Juwon Ogungbe. The screening will be followed by a Q&A and discussion, and Juwon will also be hosting a workshop on composing music for film.
http://afrikaeye.org.uk/breakingthesilence/
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OCTOBER Afrika Eye: Breaking the Silence
DATE 1st November 2014
PLACE Watershed Cinema
TIME 3-4.30pm
COST £8/ 6.50 cons
A rare screening of the remarkable silent film Siliva the Zulu (1927) with a unique live score performed by English Nigerian musician and composer Juwon Ogungbe. The screening will be followed by a Q&A and discussion, and Juwon will also be hosting a workshop on composing music for film.
http://afrikaeye.org.uk/breakingthesilence/
……… Vice and Virtue – Black GI’s in Britain
DATE Tuesday 28 th October
PLACE Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd. Bristol. BS2 0NW TIME 6:30pm
COST Suggested donation £2
1943 Bristol tensions in the racially segregated US army spill over into full blown fighting on the streets of Old Market between Black and White
GIs. Using Bristol as a case study Professor Neil Wynn explores the impact of US racial politics on war time Britain.
More info: Dr Edson Burton
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OCTOBER
Rise Celebration - ‘Recognizing Individuals Success and Efforts’
DATE 1st November 2014
PLACE The Paintworks ,The Evenspace, Bath road, BS4 3EH
TIME 12 – 9pm
COST £6 – individual £10 - couples £3 - Children
The aim of RISE is to provide a platform to showcase the entrepreneurial talents and skills of Black people within the community. On the day we will be showcasing a mixture of artists, singers, poets, DJ’s, hair & clothing designers, as well as talks on a variety of different subjects. There will also be a food area selling authentic black cuisine, a selection of stalls and a chance to sample treatments in our beauty & therapy area. Sandra 07799331109 or Lynn 07778932516, Nia 07780673336 [email protected]
……… Amsterdam by Chanje Kunda
th DATE Thursday 16 October
PLACE Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd. Bristol. BS2 0NW TIME 7:30pm
COST £10 Conc £8
What happens when you abandon your responsibilities to chase your dreams? Seduced by the attractions of Amsterdam and a
charming Surinamese man, Chanje liberates herself of all possessions that define her. What will be her fate? High powered, super-modern 21st century play of love and lust.
More info: Isadora Vibes
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OCTOBER A Brush with Immortality -Henrietta Lacks
DATE Friday 10 th October
PLACE Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd. Bristol. BS2 0NW
TIME 6:15pm
COST FREE
Exhibition and screening of documentary by artist Helen Wilson -Roe. Q&A with Bristol scientists Professor Craig McArdle, Doctor Jon Lane and Professor Harry Mellor. Performance and Spoken word by Kinsman and Louisa Adjoa Parker. Making visible the image of a woman who unknowingly had an incredible impact on medical history.
More info: Helen Roe
TangledTitle……… Roots
DATE Sunday 19 th October PLACE Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd. Bristol. BS2 0NW
TIME 2pm
COST FREE
Strangers meet on a Bristol-bound train and find they have more in common than they thought in this true-life spoken word performance exploring the untold story of the UK's mixed-race population. Join Dr Katy Massey for a life-writing workshop and even hear your writing become part of the story that evening!
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OCTOBER Bristol's African Caribbean Music Heritage
DATE Saturday 11 th October
PLACE Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd. Bristol. BS2 0NW
TIME 4pm
COST FREE
Explore music and legendary (some infamous) venues of this era. Guest speakers (Dehvan Othieno (Talisman), Richard Davis, Clive Smith, Kim Bimkubwa), discussion and participatory mapping. Free food (courtesy of Plantation), music from Jah Loko and Roots Injection Soundsystems. Emcee: Lorna Easy Hosted by Know Your Bristol On the Move and Bristol Record Office .
More info: Justin Williams
ReggaeTitle……… Inna Space
DATE Friday 24 th October PLACE Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd. Bristol. BS2 0NW
TIME 7pm
COST £5
Journey through the dub driven rhythm of the universe through film, spoken word & music. Featuring an acclaimed profile of visionary Jamaican producer Lee Scratch Perry 'The Upsetter.' Presented as part of the Sci-fi Afrofuturism Season in partnership with Watershed and Film Hub South West & West Midlands
More info: Dr Edson Burton
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OCTOBER Tomorrow's Warriors Connections
DATE Sunday 26 th October
PLACE Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd. Bristol. BS2 0NW
TIME 2pm
COST FREE A jazz jam taster session from award-winning jazz collective, Tomorrow's Warriors, that has helped kick start the careers of some of the most talked about jazz artists in the UK! Bring your instrument to this wonderful practical workshop.
More info: Fish Krish
CommunityTitle……… Information and Networking event
th DATE Saturday 18 October PLACE The Asian Day Centre, Easton Community Centre, Bristol, BS5 6AW
TIME 12-4pm
COST FREE
There will be stalls, information and the chance to talk to local employers and community groups supporting & sign posting BME groups to Careers advice, Employment and Higher Education opportunities and Health & well- being guidance
We hope you will be able to attend and support this community event in such an historical month .
For further information please email: [email protected]
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OCTOBER Ask About Me 2014 – Annual Dinner & Networking Event
DATE Saturday 25 th October
PLACE Holiday Inn (Cabot Circus) Bristol, BS1 3LE
TIME 5pm -10pm
COST Professionals: £25 Young People (16 -25) FRE E
BYEP invites you to an immersive dinner and networking experience – ‘Ask-About-Me’ 2014. ‘Ask-About- Me’ would inspire, celebrate and connect aspiring young people from inner city Bristol with inspirational professionals. BYEP is organizing the event to support young people learn about different professions, find out about pathways to industries and also find professional mentors
Telephone – 07930 147 193 Info about event and tickets: https://aam2014.eventbrite.co.uk Info about BYEP (youth social enterprise) : www.byep.org.uk
Big BollywoodTitle……… Party
DATE Friday 26 Septembe r and Friday 12th December PLACE Thali Southville, North Street
TIME Throughout the evening with Mankala on stage from 10pm
COST FREE
There is something new to Friday night’s on North Street with Thali Cafe’s Big Bollywood Party. Come and do your happy dance to the hyponotic Afrobeats of Mankala at the Southville restaurant and get in the weekend spirit with live music, award-winning food and signature cocktails top of the bill.
http://www.thethalicafe.co.uk
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OCTOBER IAS Seminar: Jamaican Queer Writing - Professor Thomas Glave
DATE Thursday, October 9
PLACE Verdon Smith Room, Royal Fort House, University of Bristol
TIME 6pm to 7.30pm
COST Tickets are free. Register via Eventbrite at http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jamaican -queer - writing-an-evening-with-thomas-glave-tickets-12736155183?ref=ebtnebregn
Acclaimed writer and social justice activist Professor Thomas Gla ve will visit University of Bristol to read from his current and forthcoming work. Glave helped found the Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals, and Gays (J-FLAG).
Contact: Madhu Krishnan, University of Bristol Email: [email protected] Website: http://bristol.ac.uk/ias/diary/2014/327
BlackTitle……… History Month @ The Cube Babylon (1981) and Past to Present (2009)
DATE Monday 27 October PLACE Cube Cinema
TIME 7:30pm
COST £4/5
Join us at the Cube for an evening of reggae and local Black music scenes. At 7:30pm, we screen Clive Smith’s film Past to Present about the Afrikan Caribbean entertainment scene in Bristol from the 1960s followed by a 9pm screening of Babylon .
http://www.cubecinema.com/programme/event/id/7523/ Justin Williams/[email protected] Sponsored by Know your Bristol on the Move: http://knowyourbristol.blogs.ilrt.org/
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OCTOBER THE ABOMINABLE CRIME: film screening and panel discussion with Thomas Glave (Binghamton/Warwick), Alison Donnell (Reading) and Keon West (Goldsmiths, University London).
DATE Saturday, October 11
PLACE Arnolfini Centre for Contemporary Arts, Auditorium
TIME 1.30pm to 2.30pm film screening 2.35 pm to 3.30pm panel discussion and Q&A COST Tickets £6 (£4 concessions). Available from Arnolfini Box Office
THE ABOMINABLE CRIME is a documentary that explores the culture of homophobia in Jamaica through the eyes of gay Jamaicans who are forced to choose between their homeland and their lives after their sexual orientations are exposed. Directed by Micah Fink (2013).
Contact: Madhu Krishnan, University of Bristol Email: [email protected] Website: http://abominablecrimefilm.com
BristolTitle……… Festival of Literature and Yardstick present Jamaica Rising Speakeasy
DATE Saturday, October 11 PLACE Watershed, Bristol Harbourside
TIME 7pm to 10.15pm
COST Tickets £7 (£5 concessions). Available from Watershed Box Office
An unmissable evening of fine poetry and storytelling, featuring some of the best Jamaican and Bristol writing talent, performing together to celebrate the visit of Jamaica’s Poet Laureate. Jamaica Rising is produced in partnership with Bristol City Council and Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism & Entertainment.
[email protected] http://unputdownable.org/
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OCTOBER Manifesto for Race Equality
DATE Tuesday 7 th October
PLACE Easton Community Centre TIME 6.30 – 8pm COST FREE
Your opportunity to find out about a new Manifesto for Race Equality in Bristol and tell us what you think about what’s in it – what are the barriers and obstacles to a fairer and more inclusive Bristol? The event is open to everyone and refreshments will be provided.
www.bristolbmevoice.org
Contact: Simon Nelson [email protected]
BlackTitle……… Bristol Our City – young people’s celebration event
th DATE Saturday 4 October PLACE City Academy Russell T own Lane Bristol
TIME 12 -4pm
COST FREE
The Bristol Youth Links BME Youth Forum in partnership with City Academy Presents Black Bristol our city. A Celebration Event for young people aged (13+) to focus on the positive contributions that “Black“ people have made to the City of Bristol.
The event will include a guest speaker, workshops films made by young people, competition winners announced and performances from young people
Bev.headman -fearon bev.headman [email protected] 07810506966
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Black Bristol Our City – young people’s Celebration event
th DATE Wednesday 29 October
PLACE The Station Silver S treet TIME Memorial walk into city centre at 11am from various locations. Event at the station 12 -4pm COST FREE
A Celebration Event for young people aged (13+).This event will close the events/workshops Black Bristol our city has hosted throughout the month with contributions from other agencies. This is an inspirational event & aims to encourage young people to positively look to the future. The event will start with a memorial walk into the city centre & end with a fun packed day that includes a guest speaker, workshops, competition winners announced and performances from young people and much more. Bev.headman -fearon [email protected] 07810506966 BSL interpreter present Charlene Richardson [email protected] 07825315655
‘Get UpTitle……… Stand Up’ is a collaboration between LinkAge and Tom Stiubbs from Biggerhouse Films.
st DATE Tuesday 21 October PLACE St Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Road Bristol BS2 9TJ
TIME 2pm until 3pm
COST Donations
A heart -warming documentary film to demonstrate the transformational
power of cultural singing for older people to enhance physical and emotional well-being. Many are moved to get to their feet and dance. We follow the MX club as they sing and dance at their weekly Golden Oldies sessions and then go out to inspire other older people to ‘get up stand up’
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Go With The Flow
DATE Monday 6 th October
PLACE Arnolfini, Bristol Harbourside TIME 10 until 1pm Dance COST £1 f or non -club members
LinkAge collaborating with the MX Elders to deliver a day for over 55s which includes African, African Caribbean & South Asian dance tutors, leading taster sessions for older people to participate. Including a walking stick dance and wheelchair dance! Refreshments and set price South Asian and Caribbean lunch. Golden Oldies sing p.m.
The Title………living Legacies Photographic Exhibition
DATE Saturday, October 11 PLACE The Malcolm X Community Centre, City
TIME Open to the public Mondays 3 until 5pm and Fridays 1.30 to 3pm through October
COST FREE
Living Legacies consists of 28 brilliant photographic portraits of BME elders. They portray the pioneers who came to UK in the 50s & 60s to start a new life. 50 years on, they are valued senior citizens.
LinkAge collaborated with Luke Mitchell, portrait photographer who has captured the dignity and wisdom of these elder group members.
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Domestic Violence Training & Awareness
DATE 4th October 2014
PLACE Malcolm X Community Centre 141 City Rd, St Pauls TIME 16:00 to 17:00 and Q&A COST FREE
Although DV may not be condoned in BME communities, it is too infrequently questioned or challenged. Many BME women suffering DV are ill equipped to escape abuse. This project will engage BME communities to encourage open and honest debate about DV and to build a united front in tackling the problem.
Gillo Gbao M: 07737269339, E: [email protected] Marian Mason-Coker M:07913625909, E: [email protected] Achieng -Kindberg M: 078627298407, E: City CentreTitle……… – Afrikan Symbols Walk
16 th , 21st, 22nd, pm 25th, 28th 29th, am DATE PLACE Starting point, St Mary Redcliffe Church
TIME Morning Walks starts at 10.00am Afternoon Walks starts at 2.00pm
COST Individual bookings cost £8.00 Please enquire for group bookings of 10 or more
There are approximately a dozen and a half Afrikan symbols located in Bristol. The city centre walking talks explores the meaning of each symbol and explains their historical backgrounds bringing a very inspiring human story of an ancient people to life.
The walks are suitable for groups of all ages including primary and secondary school. Early booking is recommended for these walks as spaces get filled very quickly
07921 770 827
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Talks and Walks – Afrikan Symbols found in Bristol
DATE October 10 th and 24 th
PLACE St Werburghs Community Centre
th th TIME Oct 10 11.30am – 2.00pm Oct 24 11.00am – 2.00pm and Q&A COST £10 per person including refreshments
In 2630 B.C.E. Egyptian multi genius Imhotep commissioned by King Zoser, build the Saqqara Pyramids in Egypt. Imhotep carried an Afrikan Symbol with him, a staff and rod, this image, meaning health is displayed on the side of ambulances today and is just one of many Afrikan symbols located in Bristol.
07921770827 [email protected] JamaicanTitle……… Queer Writing – An Evening with Professor Thomas Glave
DATE October 9th 2014 PLACE Verdon Smith Room, Royal Fort House, University of Bristol, Clifton BS8 1UJ
TIME 6-7:30pm
COST FREE
LAMBA -award winning poet, author and activist Thomas Glave will read from his work, which includes Among the Bloodpeople: Politics and Flesh (2013), Our Caribbean: A Gathering of Lesbian and Gay Writing from the Antilles (2008) and Whose Song? and Other Stories (2000). The reading will be followed by a Q&A.
Madhu Krishnan [email protected] http://www.bristol.ac.uk/ias/diary/2014/327
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Okey Ndibe: Foreign Gods, Inc.
DATE 28 th October 2014
PLACE The University of Bristol (venue TBC) TIME 5 - 6:30 pm. COST FREE
Nigerian author, activist and political commentator Okey Ndibe reads from his latest novel, Foreign Gods, Inc ., to be followed by a Q&A period. Okey is the author of numerous novels, essays and articles and was the protégé of the late Chinua Achebe. He teaches at Brown University (USA).
‘ShieldTitle……… and Spear’ documentary
DATE Monday 20 th October PLACE The Cube Microplex Dove street south BS2 8JD
TIME 8-10pm
COST £5/4 concession
Shield and Spear is a new documentary about the changing grassroots political climate in post-apartheid, modern-day South Africa and the musicians and artists that are playing an integral part in this change. Including exciting performances by some of the best South African bands and musicians
www.cubecinema.com
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Hollywood Shuffle
DATE Friday 10th Oct
PLACE The Cube Microplex, Dove Street South, Bristol BS2 8JD TIME 8-10pm COST £5/£4 concession
Writer-director Robert Townsend lampoons Hollywood's perception of African American culture -- and racial stereotypes in general. An actor limited to stereotypical roles because of his ethnicity, dreams of making it big as a highly respected performer. As he makes his rounds, the film takes a satiric look at African American actors in 1980s Hollywood.
www.cubecinema.com
IS BLACKTitle……… HISTORY...
DATE From October to January PLACE On Ujima 98fm and BCFM 93.2fm
TIME Check programme schedules
COST mostly free
Programmes on Ujima Radio 98fm, BCFM 93.2fm and creative activities in communities on the Is Black History topic.
Different generations and cultures talk ‘race’ and identity, history, role models, aspiration and achievement on radio, online and live events. A city debate in 2015 considers 'the race factor' in today’s society.
www.isblackhistory.com
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Bristol Poetry Institute Annual Lecture with Professor Mervyn Morris, Jamaican Poet Laureate
DATE Friday, October 10
PLACE The Great Hall, Wills Memorial TIME 6pm to 7.30pm and Q&A COST FREE. Register via Eventbrite at mervynmorris.eventbrite.com
Mervyn Morris’ appointment as Jamaica’s first Poet Laureate in over fifty years speaks to his significance as a writer and public figure. Professor Morris possesses a sharp wit and a sparkling gift for ingenious rhymes; shifting from satirical flair to magical reflection with sureness of delicate touch.
Contact: Madhu Krishnan, University of Bristol Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.bris.ac.uk/arts/research/poetry-institute/events/
12 YearsTitle……… a Slave (Director: Steve McQueen)
DATE Monday 6th October PLACE The University of the West of England (UWE) TIME 6.15pm
COST FREE
Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. In the pre- Civil War United States, Solomon Northup a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.
Winner of the 2014 Academy Awards - Best Film
http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/whyuwe/fantasticfacilities/scene-itcinema.aspx
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AFRIFEST 2014
DATE Watershed on 8th November and St Paul’s (Malcolm X Hall) on 4th October 2014,
PLACE Malcolm X / Watershed TIME 2-7.30pm Malcolm X. Watershed TBA COST FREE
Afrifest 2014 – an event that aim s to recognise, display and share diverse African and Caribbean history and cultures as part of this year’s Black History Month commemoration – in very diverse communities is back. This annual event is open to all communities in Bristol. The theme in 2014 is “integrating Communities –” A tribute to African Soldiers” following the recent commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War 1 – 1914 -1918”.
07862729407/[email protected] . www/africanvoicesforum.org
The Cracked Life – (Director: Cleveland Robinson) Title………
th DATE Monday 13 October
PLACE Watershed, Bristol Harbourside TIME 7pm to 10.15pm
COST FREE
An unmissable evening of fine poetry and storytelling, featuring some of the best Jamaican and Bristol writing talent, performing together to celebrate the visit of Jamaica’s Poet Laureate. Jamaica Rising is produced in partnership with Bristol City Council and Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism & Entertainment.
http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/whyuwe/fantasticfacilities/scene-itcinema.aspx
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12 Years a Slave (Director: Steve McQueen)
DATE Monday 6th October
PLACE The University of the West of England (UWE) TIME 6.15pm COST FREE
Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.
Winner of the 2014 Academy Awards - Best Film
http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/whyuwe/fantasticfacilities/scene-itcinema.aspx
Afrofuturism:Title……… Born in Flames with an intro by Chardine Taylor -Stone DATE Sunday 12th October PLACE Watershed, Bristol Harbourside
TIME 6pm
COST
A bold and brilliant fusion of sci fi and feminist politics, a comic fantasy of female rebellion. It's 10 years after a socialist revolution in the US, and the leader of the Woman's Army is mysteriously killed, setting off a coalition - crossing all lines of race, class, and sexual preference - to take down The System.
Watershed.co.uk
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Afrofuturism: George Clinton Tales of Dr Funkenst ein + Short
DATE Sat 5 th Oct ober
PLACE Watershed, Bristol Harbourside TIME 6pm COST FREE
We present Don Lett's hilarious profile of the godfather of funk George Clinton, whose 50-year career has defined the genre. Clinton embraced Afrofuturist ideas, and funk was a cosmic energy tapped by musical instruments. From his 1950s days running a doo-wop group, through the madness of the monster Parliament/Funkadelic to his hip hop collaborations with Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg, Clinton has inspired generations.
Watershed.co.uk
Afrofuturism Season at Watershed Title………
DATE Thu 2 nd - Thu 30 th Oct PLACE Watershed, Bristol Harbourside
TIME Various
COST TBC
A place where space, pyramids, funk and politics collide, Afrofuturism is one of the most imaginative ways of re-defining and re-imagining black identity in the past, present, and the future. It is all encompassing - bridging everything from spirituality to hip hop, art, fashion, comic books, science, and, of course, film.
Watershed.co.uk 0117 9275100
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Afrofuturism: Superhero Alter Ego Animation
th DATE Saturday 11 October
PLACE Watershed TIME 1pm COST
£3.50 £2.00 X-Men's Storm, the Blade films, the Black Panther character. Black superheroes have inspired young and old, artists and filmmakers. Now, children aged 10-16 can explore their superhero alter egos in this special workshop led by Bristol-based filmmaker and animator Michael Jenkins.
Watershed.co.uk
Afrofuturism:Title……… The Brother From Another Planet Taylor-Stone
DATE Saturday 11 th October PLACE Watershed, Bristol Harbourside
TIME 1pm
COST £3.50
From independent cinema visionary John Sayles (Lone Star) comes this 1982 cult classic about a black alien - the Brother (Joe Morton) - who crash lands in New York Harbour and pulls himself ashore at, fittingly enough, Ellis Island. With the exception of his three- toed feet, the Bro looks just like a human African American.
Watershed.co.uk
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Afrofuturism: I Am Legend + Black Superheroes discussion
DATE Saturday 11 th October
PLACE Watershed TIME 17:30pm COST
Will Smith, summer blockbuster king and the consummate smart talking good guy, was the world's most famous Sci-Fi hero in the new millennium. He has saved Earth and greater humanity more times. With an introduction by award-winning creative Jon Daniel, the man behind the Afro Supa Hero exhibition recently presented at the V&A Museum of Childhood.
Watershed.co.uk
Attack The Block + Q&A Title………
DATE Thursday 30 th October PLACE Watershed, Bristol Harbourside
TIME 6pm
COST £8.00 £6.50
Combining the director’s love of 1980s creature capers like Gremlins with a more contemporary concern: fear of teenage hoodies. His gutsy, funny and scary sci fi centres on a multicultural crew of street kids who take on monsters from outer space. With introduction by Dr Edson Burton + Q&A with playwright Courttia Newland.
Watershed.co.uk
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Afrofuturism: Black SciFi + Intro
DATE Wednesday 15 th October
PLACE watershed TIME 6pm COST £8 and £6
This 92 documentary is a wonderful window into a specific time in the history of black sci fi in literature, film and television, featuring interviews with key figures. With writers elaborating on the stereotypical portrayal of black characters in sci-fi. Introduced by Afrofuturist author Ytasha Womack.
Watershed.co.uk
Afrofuturism:Title……… Afrofuturism Shorts Programme
DATE Sun day 26 th October PLACE Watershed, Bristol Harbourside
TIME 15:30pm
COST £8.00 £6.50
Experience Afrofuturism in the short form and discover some of the edgiest up-and- coming cinematic voices in this shorts programme from Africa in Motion, including: Robots of Brixton (2011), Pumzi , Touch (2013), Jonah (2013) and Afronauts. With an introduction by Rob Mitchell.
Watershed.co.uk
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Afrofuturism: Bristol 2214 Flash Fiction Workshop
DATE 4th or 5 th Oct (tbc)
PLACE watershed TIME 13:00pm COST FREE
Guided by acclaimed writer Leone Ross (Orange Laughter), this is your chance to hone your writing skills by creating super short sci-fi stories. Imagine how surreal, bizarre, or banal Bristol will be 200 years from now. What will it look like, and how will we live? Free your minds to possibility.
Watershed.co.uk
AfroFuturism:Title……… The Last Angel in History
DATE Monday 27 th October PLACE Watershed, Bristol Harbourside
TIME 6pm
COST £8.00 £6.50
John Akomfrah's seminal work on Afrofuturism is one of the most influential video -essays of the 1990s, influencing filmmakers and inspiring artists. An engaging examination of the relationships between Pan-African culture, music, science fiction, intergalactic travel and computer technology, it is also a metaphor for the black experience of displacement and cultural alienation. Intro by Dr Edson Burton.
Watershed.co.uk
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