Black History Film: Let the Fire Burn

[Zhana Books]

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Zhana

In 1985, the authorities in Philadelphia, USA, decided to drop a bomb on a group of African-American activists known as MOVE.  The airborne bombing was considered appropriate to end the protests of this group of men, women and children. When the high explosives created a rampant fire in the predominately black neighbourhood, the authorities decide to 'let the fire burn', resulting in the deaths of eleven people and the destruction of over sixty homes.  To this day no one has been held responsible. Award-winning film Let The Fire Burn tells this suppressed story at the sole UK screening  at the BFI Sat 8 February 3.35pm. It is preceded at 1pm by a new film on Black Panther, Mumia Abu Jamal who, as a local journalist, tried to expose racism and corruption. 

The MOVE organisation were considered to be dangerous radicals because, among other things, they grew their own food.  This film documents this extraordinary event in which local Philadelphia residents, including children, were killed.  Many of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition.  Bullet holes were found in the bodies. 

Showing as part of the African Odysseys strand.  Click here for details and to book.