AfroPoP
Many complicated and opposing, not to mention controversial, viewpoints are often presented about Africa. The AfroPoP series is a cultural celebration with films tailored to a world audience from filmmakers with insightful, artful and often unique local perspectives.
"AfroPoP" is sponsored by the Coporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
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10 Days In Africa 45 mins
In a wonderfully textured narrative style, African American filmmaker Regi Allen makes a sojourn to three West African countries to discover for himself the truth behind the myths that separate black identity in Africa from black identity in the Diaspora.
Hip Hop Revolution 48 mins
Using an experimental narrative style, South African filmmaker Weaam Williams has infused her film with a texture and life that breathes with every cut.
AfroPoP Trailer 6mins 26secs
A preview of the titles in NBPC's inaugural documentary series on contemporary African life and popular culture,
Being Pavarotti 56mins
A 13-year-old boy from a shantytown in South Africa gets some fame for his operatic singing skills.
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We Will Not Die Like Dogs 50mins
African AIDS activists from a diverse array of generations and countries tell stories of their work and the challenges they face.
Volume I ~ Disc 1: Hip Hop Revolution (DVD) 48 mins
Using an experimental narrative style, South African filmmaker Weaam Williams tells the story of hip hop in a South African context.
Volume I ~ Disc 2: Ten Days In Africa (DVD) 45 mins
African American filmmaker Regi Allen journeys to Ghana, Senegal and Cote d' Ivoire in
Welcome to Nollywood 56 mins
'Welcome To Nollywood' is a behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of video film making in Nigeria's film industry - Nollywood.
Tales of the Diaspora are many and here a global cross section will be selected to give life to contemporary...
Here are titles, which through the exploration of sometimes-controversial themes and characters highlight...
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What does it mean to be a man? The Masculinity Project will gather multi-generational voices to explore...
"Africa: Open For Business" probes into the world of successful African businesses and exposes myths...
The popularization of black art and culture is a story with many chapters. In these selections an attempt...
The Masculinity Project Widget; on demand content directly from the Masculinity Project Channel.
Harlem Greenthumb 10mins
A group of retired black men, who have formed a bond around a municipal garden for over ten years, deal with losing their space.
We Will Not Die Like Dogs 50mins
African AIDS activists from a diverse array of generations and countries tell stories of their work and the challenges they face.
We invite you to take a "geo" journey with us around Washington, D.C., a city that has strong liberation and freedom roots in the development of our great country.
The "Fueling Voices" New Media Institute 2008 project is a collage of shared and user generated information.
None on Record: Nick 05mins 24secs
After arriving to New York City, Nick entered into Columbia University on fellowship. Transitioning from female to male in his third year of study.
NMI 2007 ~ Juke Joint Live 5mins
As part of NBPC's 2007 New Media Institute, Jacqueline Olive and Darcie Sanders create an audio pod exploring the history of juke joints in Mississippi
NMI 2006 ~ The Other Side 3mins 16secs
Ever wondered what would happen if you kept throwing a tennis ball at a wall?
NMI 2006 ~Black Hole 2 mins
A video-textural exploration of the physics of well-being as it relates to blackness.
Daallo Airlines 6mins 41secs
Not withstanding a collapsed government, Somalian businessman Mohammed Yassin Olad maintains a successful, and critical, airline business.
Pictoons: Animated In Senegal 6min 48secs
A professional animation house in Dakar, Senegal survives and creates amidst a still evolving landscape.
Touch Adventure In Zambia 9mins 16secs
Tourism and business meet again, and this time with thrilling results in Zambia, Africa.
From Black Power To Black Monday 11mins 51secs
Produced by Howard University students for NBPC's Eyes On The Prize New Media Competition
NMI 2007 ~ Blues People 2mins 47secs
As part of NBPC's 2007 New Media Institute, producers around the nation convened in Jackson Mississippi to document the blues through new media.