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'A Celebration of Black Films'

In these turbulent times of global financial meltdown we must be inspired by change. A mix of innovation and expertise is the call of the day along with the embrace of possibility and the unknown. In America, the bastion of social empowerment and democracy, the public have just elected their next leader. For the first time its 232-year history, the US will be led by a black man. The film industry has always portrayed the possibilities of the world with more eloquence than real life could. From James Earl Jones' foray as Commander in Chief in The Man (1972) to Morgan Freeman as the leader of the free world in Deep Impact (1998), the movies have dared to believe. Black cinema is a burgeoning business. Black written, produced, directed and acted films are at a distinct minority and research shows nearly 90% of these films head straight to DVD. We at ADINKRA plan to change that. Our mission is to create space for these films in the UK market and increase the awareness of them in the film industry. We will play new and classic movies, documentaries and short films about history and culture. We aim to work with independent black film directors and producers, providing them with a platform to showcase their work. We will be supporting black film festivals and assisting independents with screening their work at festivals. Rather than limiting our range, we will forge cohesive links with other black film societies, which will enable us to reach the wider audience.

With Nollywood going from strength to strength after winning the right to screen movies on Digital TV, the future is bright. It is clear the audience is out there and our objective is to keep the public abreast of any movements in black film. Luminaries such as Spike Lee, Noel Clarke and Tyler Perry will be showcased, along with the best that black cinema worldwide has to offer.

Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, multiple Grammy award winner Alicia Keys, Academy Award nominees Queen Latifah & Sophie Okonedo, British star Paul Bettany and, in her most mature role to date, Dakota Fanning, star in the touching coming-of-age drama THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES.

We are honoured to be among the first groups in Europe to show the film on the 30th November @ the Rex SOHO- before the December national release date.

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INFO ON SCREENING The screening will be on Sunday 30th November at:

REX CINEMA & BAR, 21 Rupert Street, London, W1V 7FE

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Tickets will be available from Monday 10th November 2008 from http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/

"Building more platforms for cinematic experiences of black films within the UK"

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