Footprints of Pan-Africanism
Synopsis
In 1957, Ghana was the first African country to become independent of its colonial rulers, in this case the British. Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of what in 1960 became the Republic of Ghana, called on Africans from all over the world to come to Ghana to help build the new nation. The most important aim was to "undo the damage caused by the slave trade" as filmmaker Shirikiana Aina expressed it in her documentary Footprints of Pan Africanism. Several people speak in Aina’s film about the reconstruction of Ghana and Nkrumah, who was deposed in 1966, offering room for their frequently gripping personal stories. These are often marked by racism, the emerging civil rights movement and what it’s like to be black and live elsewhere. For many, returning to Africa was like going home.
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shirikiana Aina
- Original Title
- Footprints of Pan-Africanism
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shirikiana Aina
Haile Gerima, Shirikiana Aina
Department Leadership Roster
Shirikiana Aina
Director
Haile Gerima
Producer
Shirikiana Aina
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Footprints of Pan-Africanism about?
In 1957, Ghana was the first African country to become independent of its colonial rulers, in this case the British. Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of what in 1960 became the Republic of Ghana, called on Africans from all over the world to come to Ghana to help build the new nation. The most important aim was to "undo the damage caused by the slave trade" as filmmaker Shirikiana Aina expressed it in her documentary Footprints of Pan Africanism. Several people speak in Aina’s film about the reconstruction of Ghana and Nkrumah, who was deposed in 1966, offering room for their frequently gripping personal stories. These are often marked by racism, the emerging civil rights movement and what it’s like to be black and live elsewhere. For many, returning to Africa was like going home.
Who directed Footprints of Pan-Africanism?
Footprints of Pan-Africanism was directed by Shirikiana Aina.
Who stars in Footprints of Pan-Africanism?
The principal cast of Footprints of Pan-Africanism includes Not specified.
When was Footprints of Pan-Africanism released and how long is it?
Footprints of Pan-Africanism was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.