About this Event
The Sankofa Cinema Club Meeting
Happy Indigenous People Month!
For the month of November, we are going to watch a double feature of Amilcar Cabral and Black Indians: An American Story
Amilcar Cabral
Amilcar Cabral was the leader of the Liberation Movement of Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau and the founder of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC). Regarded as a true icon of African history, this documentary provides considerable background to this revolutionary giant and reveals Cabral in several dimensions: as a man, a father, politician, humanist and poet.
Black Indians: An American Story
"Black Indians: An American Story", narrated by James Earl Jones with music by the Neville Brothers, brings to light a forgotten part of America's past - the cultural and racial fusion of Native and African Americans. Many notable Black Indians include Crispus Attucks, Frederick Douglass, Langston Hughes, Tina Turner, Jesse Jackson, and, of course, James Earl Jones, a member of the Cherokee Honor Society. From the Atlantic Seaboard to the Western Plains, family memories and historical highlights reveal the indelible mark of this unique ancestry, and its continuing influence throughout the generations.
This film features many interviews of living, breathing Black Indians who share their personal thoughts, feelings, and outlook. As Gabrielle West (White Mountain Apache/Cree) said: “I did feel in between:”
Join us at the Brooklyn Public Library - Macon Branch on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 12 noon for a fun meetup featuring a double feature film screening and an engaging discussion. It's a great chance to connect with fellow film lovers, share thoughts and enjoy some awesome rarely seen cinema together. Don't miss out on this chill afternoon in the summer of movies and conversations!
Event venue & nearby stays
The Macon Branch Library, 361, Brooklyn, United States
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