"The Neo-African-Americans", dir. Kobina Aidoo, 2008, USA Doc. THE NEO-AFRICAN-AMERICANS, a one-hour documentary explores how rapid, voluntary immigration from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America is transforming the "African-American" narrative. Through interviews with social scientists, activists, and members of immigrant groups, THE NEO-AFRICAN-AMERICANS captures the major issues arising from black immigration: ethnic labeling, education, culture, black-on-black tensions, and affirmative action, among others. In raising awareness about these sometimes under-the-radar dynamics, The NEO-AFRICAN-AMERICANS seeks to provide a tool for people to: • THINK through multiple lenses on these issues; • TALK about them in a safe, open and respectful manner (too often it is hush hush); and • TRANSFORM our intra-racial and interracial relationships through a clearer understanding of others and issues.
Posted on: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 01:10:28 +0000