Tuesday, January 7, 2025
STREAMING @ NEXT
Please join us in our continued study of Africa with these streaming opportunities.
Gift of the Nile – History of Africa with Zeinab Badawi – Episode 3 Tuesday, January 7 at 10:30 am
Zeinab Badawi’s quest to uncover the history of Africa takes her to Egypt where she explores the most famous civilization on the continent that of the ancient Egyptians. Zeinab takes you beyond the usual coverage of the pharaohs, mummies and pyramids and examines the controversial question of who the ancient Egyptians actually were. What was their ethnicity/ What made such a great civilization possible and how did the ancient Egyptians order their society? And she is also allowed to capture on film the mummy and treasures of the famous boy king
Tutankhamum. Length: 45 minutes The Diaspora Journal Tuesday, January 21 at 10:30 am
Nate Araya’s parents migrated from Ethiopia to the US with hope for education and opportunity. Being a first generation American, Nate never fit in or felt accepted culturally and socially. “The Diaspora Journal” is a Nate’s film and campaign to connect the world to African Diaspora culture, specifically the Ethiopian Diaspora through his journey as a filmmaker. From giving fee taxi rides to shining shoes, “The Diaspora Journal” reveals Nathan’s experience in a day in the life of locals in Assis Ababa while discovering identity, freedom and hope. Length: 42 minutes
Cry Witch: Take My Land, Take My Life – BBC Africa Documentary Tuesday, February 4 at 10:30 am
At least one elderly person loses their lives every week in the name of witchcraft in Kenya’s stunning Kilifi coast. The team investigates the true motives behind these brutal acts, revealing that many are targeted by their own families. Length: 52 minutes
Innovating Africa Documentary: The Rise of Tech in Nigeria Tuesday, February 18 at 10:30 am
The Rise of Tech in Nigeria tells the growth story of the tech scene in Nigeria over the last 15 years. Through raw interviews, it paints a vivid picture of the struggles and triumphs of the industry’s early dates. Most inspiring are the everyday impact stories-talents whose lives improved because of bold ideas. Length: 1 hour 26 minutes
Location:
Birmingham Next