Black Spatial Imaginaries streams live at 21:30 on Thursday 20 August, then is available on demand for 48 hours.
How are Black people excluded/included within spaces and how does this relate to the wider context of their identities? Black Spatial Imaginaries explores the fluidity (often not by choice) of Black communities through the concept of Black Geographies. The films deal with a spectrum of topics such as environmental racism, gentrification and the importance of community.
Following the screening there will be a live performance by Nova Scotia The Truth.
Curated by Film Hub Scotland New Promoter Natasha Ruwona.
A glimpse into the divinity of African-descended women. Featuring visuals of African and African diasporic spiritual traditions, dances and art practices.
We catch a glimpse into the hearts and minds of four Africville residents on the eve of destruction of their community.
Drawing on archival imagery and the dying declarations of Black Martyrs, this film examines Black Testimony as obscured, ignored and undermined.
With the horrors of Covid-19 still overshadowing the everyday, this film is an offering and a gesture towards remaining soft.
Is the ability to live free a dream? What WILL freedom feel like?
