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#DouglassWeek: Black, Northern Irish and Proud + The Rise of Hip-Hop in Northern Ireland
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A double bill featuring two short documentaries screening as part of #DouglassWeek, an event series celebrating the work and life of abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the films' producer, Lindsay Dube.
BLACK, NORTHERN IRISH AND PROUD (UK, 2022, 29 mins)
Exploring what it means to be black in Northern Ireland through first-hand accounts of some of those who live here. The participants offer frank and honest opinions on topics such as identity, diversity, green and orange politics, racism, black pride and a shared future.
THE RISE OF HIP-HOP IN NORTHERN IRELAND (UK, 2023, 45 mins)
Originally screened at QFT in November 2023, this is a new cut of Tolu Ogunware’s documentary which unravels the burgeoning hip-hop scene in Northern Ireland. DJ Longers interviews artists and music influencers to understand the challenges they face in pursuing a career in these relatively new and unfamiliar genres.
The fourth annual #DouglassWeek takes place in Belfast from 14-20 April 2024, highlighting the legacy of Frederick Douglass, and the impact of his life and work on issues such as identity, race and equal rights.
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