Above: West Indies Revolution (1979) by legendary director Med Hondo, sponsored by Burkina Faso's Captain Thomas Sankara

Saturday 20th January 4.30pm

Part of African Odysseys monthly film screenings curated by Black History Walks since 2007

This vastly ambitious musical presents the common history of Africa, Europe and the Caribbean, from the transatlantic trade to contemporary migrations. Adapted from Daniel Boukman’s stage play, the drama unfolds aboard a life-sized model of a prison ship, constructed within a factory. For Guadeloupean novelist Maryse Condé, Hondo’s masterpiece proved that ‘militant cinema can be beautiful’ Plus extended Q&A

£6.50 Tickets HERE Venue: BFI Southbank near Waterloo.

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From Hackney to Hollywood: The Terry Jervis story at BFI Southbank on Saturday 24th February 2pm plus extended Q&A. Part of African Odysseys 17 years of grassroots film programming

Terry Jervis is one of the most respected producers and directors in film and television.He grew up reading comics and playing on council estate bombsites. Now, after a career spanning 40 years, he has been involved with some of the greatest names in entertainment and sport, from Venus and Serena Williams, Rio Ferdinand, Quincy Jones, Will Smith, Luciano Pavarotti and Queen to Elton John, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Michael Jackson, TLC and Queen Latifah. He has also worked on programmes ranging from Top Gear to The Real McCoy. This discussion will include rare footage and the premiere of Raising Tennis Aces – The Director’s Cut 2024 (UK 2024. Director Terry Jervis. With Venus, Serena and Richard Williams. 60min. Digital 4K. PG)

£21.00 Tickets from BFI Southbank click HERE