W.E. B. DuBois: A Biography in Four Voices

[Zhana Books]

Greetings, all. 

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the death of Dr W.E.B DuBois, Black History Studies will be screening 'WEB DuBois: A Biography in Four Voices' on Tuesday 27th August 2013.

The long and remarkable life of Dr. William Edward Burghardt (W.E.B) Du Bois (1868-1963) offers unique insights into an eventful century in African American history. Born three years after the end of the Civil War, Du Bois witnessed the imposition of Jim Crow, its defeat by the Civil Rights Movement and the triumph of African independence struggles. Du Bois was the consummate scholar-activist whose path-breaking works remain among the most significant and articulate ever produced on the subject of race.

His contributions and legacy have been so far-reaching, that this, his first film biography, required the collaboration of four prominent African American writers. Wesley Brown, Thulani Davis, Toni Cade Bambara and Amiri Baraka narrate successive periods of Du Bois' life and discuss its impact on their work.

Part One: Black Folk and the New Century (1895-1915)

Part Two: The Crisis and the New Negro (1919-1929)

Part Three: A Second Reconstruction? (1934-1948) 

Part Four: Color, Democracy, Colonies and Peace (1949-1963)

"A beautiful and moving epic - not only about a brilliant and important figure but about the struggle of a people in the 20th century...Will make a wonderful teaching tool. I was personally inspired." -- Lani Guinier, University of Pennsylvania

"An absolutely incredible job! Your film on Du Bois nears perfection . . . A resonantly full work of art. I can't imagine that Du Bois himself would not weep in gratitude upon seeing the work." -- Houston A. Baker Jr., University of Pennsylvania

This event will be held at the PCS Headquarters (CLAPHAM JUNCTION), 160 Falcon Road, Clapham Junction, London SW11 2LN, (3 minutes walk from Clapham Junction mainline station.

Tuesday 27th August 2013.  Doors open at 6.30pm. The screening will start at 7pm sharp! Hot food will be on sale.

There will be an admission charge of £5 per person.Children under 16 are FREE. 

Email  in...@blackhistorystudies.com to confirm your attendance.

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Regards,
Zhana