The New Black Film Collective presents a Town Hall Debate –
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TOPIC: TNB TOWN HALL | KING, KANG OR KONQUERED
TOPIC: KING, KANG OR KONQUERED - Impact of the perceived ‘threat’ of the Black man on screen.
Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking virtual town hall discussion that will break down, analyse, and explore the timely and important subject of how Black men have been portrayed throughout the film industry -
What has been the social impact of a negative self image?
Who has really controlled the perception and perspective of the Black male image?
Is there such a thing as Black masculine toxicity?
Could a strong and positive image of Black men be perceived as a threat to the industry?
This interactive session will feature a panel of industry professionals who will share their insights, lived experiences, and strategies for driving real change. Whether you're a creative, a student, or simply passionate about progress in the arts, this event is for you.
Host: Brother Hakim
Special Guests: Professor Robert Beckford
Professor Robert Beckford is scholar-activist researching the intersections of faith and racial justice in and through diverse media texts. He has written a dozen books which triangulate the fields of theology, cultural studies and politics.
Beckford is a BAFTA award winning documentary filmmaker. He has written and presented over twenty films for the BBC, Channel 4 and Discovery USA. His films explore a range of themes including political critiques of the British Empire, biblical history and popular culture.
Robert’s creative reach extends into drama and black British urban music production. In 2017, his debut radio drama was broadcast on the BBC Regions. ‘Jesus Piece’ is a fictional account of a reformed gang member turned Pentecostal preacher-detective. Beckford’s current research is a practical theo-musicological project ‘The Jamaican Bible Remix Project’. Taking the form of a studio album, the project inscribes black liberation theology in urban music (grime, drum and bass, and UK Soul).