Movies about labor movements, civil rights struggles, anti-war efforts, or community organizing. These movies often blend strong narrative storytelling with a deep exploration of social and political themes, providing viewers with not just a compelling story, but also a thought-provoking examination of the human condition and the power of collective action.
Films featured in Sharon A. Russell's book Guide to African Cinema, in alphabetical order.
Movies I need to see
Started in 1969 to celebrate the burgeoning cinema of the African continent, the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) is a biannual festival for African films. They began awarding the "Étalon de Yennenga" (Stallion of Yennenga) as the festival's top film prize in 1972.
Source: https://fespaco.bf/fespaco-50-ans/
Solidarity Cinema Archive
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