Black History Month: After the Flood: The Church, Slavery and Reconciliation

In celebration of Black History Month, The New Black Film Collective presents a screening of -

AFTER THE FLOOD: THE CHURCH, SLAVERY AND RECONCILIATION

The documentary charts the roots and legacies of the 18th century church's role in the transatlantic slave trade. It traces the ideas that justified and sustained the enslavement of black Africans, their lasting impact and what true reconciliation might involve and look like today.

Dir: Sheila Marshall

Cast: Toyin Agbetu, Robert Beckford, Divina Blackson

Cert: 12A

Dur: 1h 7 mins

Q&A: Sheila Marshall (Director)

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• 7:30pm - Doors open + Intro + London's Screen Archives Trailer
• 7:40pm - Tower Hamlets Archival Short Film
• 7:50pm - Film starts promptly
• 9:00pm - Film finishes and Q&A starts
• 9.45pm - Q&A finishes and exit venue

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Admission is on a first come, first served basis.

This film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

This screening is part of The New Black Film Collective and London’s Screen Archive’s project ‘Undocumented’ delivered with the support of the BFI, awarding National Lottery Funding and Tower Hamlets Council.