Ep 5. Shorts Program: My Africa Is & Native Son
- January 31, 2016
Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange season 8 episode 5 features a special Shorts Program showcasing two short films - My Africa Is and Native Son.
My Africa Is is a documentary that takes viewers on a journey through the African continent, highlighting the diversity and richness of its cultures and people. The film features interviews with a wide range of Africans from all walks of life, including musicians, artists, activists, and entrepreneurs. Through their stories, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the continent today, as well as its vast potential for growth and development.
Native Son, on the other hand, is a dramatic short film that tells the story of a young man named Bigger Thomas, who grows up in poverty on the South Side of Chicago. Bigger is a complex character who must navigate the pressures of race, class, and identity in a society that seeks to label and limit him at every turn. The film is based on the classic novel of the same name by Richard Wright and offers a powerful commentary on the African American experience in the early 20th century.
Both My Africa Is and Native Son are powerful and thought-provoking works that explore the complexities and contradictions of the African and African American experience. Through these two films, viewers will be challenged to think critically about issues of race, identity, and representation, and to see the world from a different perspective. Whether you are a longtime fan of Afropop or a newcomer to the series, this episode is not to be missed.
