A Film Series Celebrating Resilience, Culture, and Heritage: Mami Wata
September 26 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
£3
Celebrate Black History Month with a powerful film series that explores the richness and diversity of Black history and culture. Dive into Mami Wata, where a village fights to restore their deity’s glory; The Woman King, a thrilling tale of fierce female warriors in 1800s Africa; and Black Joy, a vibrant story of a young immigrant navigating 1970s Brixton. Experience the raw energy of Babylon, capturing the struggles of a Black musician in 1980s London, and immerse yourself in The Story of Lovers Rock, the unique sound that united communities in the 70s and 80s. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of resilience and cultural heritage—register now!
Mami Wata
In Iyi village, villagers worship the deity Mami Wata and turn to their healer Mama Efe, the intermediary between them and Mami Wata, as well as Mama Efe’s daughter Zinwe and her protegee Prisca. When their children begin to die and disappear, local resident Jabi casts doubt on the population, while Zinwe flees, driven by her own anguish. Soon, the arrival of rebellious warlord Jasper tips the scales in Jabi’s favor. With the village under new control, Prisca and Zinwe must plot to save their people and restore Mami Wata’s glory to Iyi.
This is a ‘Colour Me In’ screening series – a project developed by The New Black Film Collective, to fully equip Black exhibitors with tools and knowledge to access affordable titles, venues and resources, in order to be resilient in serving their audiences.
Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. www.filmlondon.org.uk/filmhub