KOL Social and BFI, in collaboration with African Odyssey, are proud to host the UK Premiere of African Redemption: The Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey. A documentary directed by Roy T Anderson
On Saturday the 5th of February 2022, at BFI Southbank in London, KOL Social and BFI will be hosting the UK Premiere of the feature-length documentary film, in collaboration with African Odyssey. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with key speakers including director Roy T Anderson.
The 85-minute documentary sheds light on the world’s foremost Pan-Africanist and looks at the extraordinary achievements of a man considered by many as the greatest mass leader of the twentieth century and provides a window into the life of a man rarely seen in contemporary culture.
Filmed in Jamaica, Ghana, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Central America over the course of three years, the film features interviews and conversations with world-renowned leaders, scholars, and personalities, as well as present-day followers of Marcus Garvey teachings. Even after his death, Garvey’s philosophy has impacted many social and political movements in Jamaica and around the world; United States’ civil rights leader Malcolm X, once said, “Every time you see another nation on the African continent become independent you know that Marcus Garvey is alive.”
In his interview with KOL Social Magazine (Volume 10) Roy T Anderson said:
“It received the Best Historical Documentary Award at the Los Angeles Documentary Film Festival and also Best Narrator [for an actor] Keith David. I’m just floored. The bottom line is I didn’t do this film for awards. I did this film so that I can educate and inspire folks that look like you and I. And not just that, but folks who are not familiar with our experience to learn more about us.”
For further information about the screening and booking tickets, visit Kol Social’s website.
KOL Social, a quarterly magazine for people of colour, available in print and digital format, is made up of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) working in relevant industries. The team is made up of people who understand and appreciate the power of community and determination. KOL Social offers a range of services and their flagship product is KOL Social Magazine print and digital culture magazine for diverse communities and the often under-represented.
The British Film Institute is a film and television charitable organisation that promotes and preserves filmmaking and television in the United Kingdom. The BFI uses lottery funds to encourage film production, distribution, and education.
