African Apocalypse Screening and Panel Discussion

11 South Main Street,Concord NH 03301

16 November, 2021

Description

'African Apocalypse' traces the path the French took in colonizing Niger and explores the enduring effects throughout the region. Join Rain for the Sahel and Sahara, a Portsmouth based non-profit, for a documentary screening of the film African Apocalypse on November 16th at 6:00pm. Activist Femi Nylander unearths the shocking reality of Joseph Conrad's seminal work, 'Heart of Darkness.' African Apocalypse follows the trail of a 19th century French colonial military commander who burned his way across Africa. Tens of thousands were massacred in the name of imperial domination. With communities still devastated by a century old atrocity, speaking out for the first time, Nylander begins to question his own sense of belonging. Following the film, there will be a panel discussion to explore questions around racial equity, the lasting impacts of colonialism, and how these dynamics pertain to us, even here in NH. Panelists include: Moderator - James McKim, Chair of the NHPBS Finance Committee, Chair of the Episcopal Church’s National Executive Council Committee on Anti-Racism, and President of the Manchester NAACP. Panelist - Ali Sekou, Nigerien native and member of the Concord Library’s Trustees. Ali is also a board member for the Concord Public Library Foundation (CPLF), the Islamic Society of Greater Concord, and the Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success (ORIS). Panelist - Malika Kounkourou, daughter of Nigerien immigrants and senior at Boston University (BU) pursuing a degree in International Relations concentrating on Environment and Development in Africa and the Middle East. Malika is also a Liaison Officer for the Ihsan Foundation and FIPSO Niger. Please note: This film contains sensitive content including violence and graphic imagery and is not recommended for children. Masks are required for this event. Tickets for this event are non-refundable. To learn more about Rain for the Sahel and Sahara, click here! To make a donation to support Nigeriens in their pursuit of education and opportunity, click here! This project was funded by a grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.