Showing 1 - 10 of 197 titles with a criteria of Subject is African Studies

African Air

Flying in a motorized paraglider over one of the most diverse continents in the world, George Steinmetz captures in his photographs the stunning beauty, potential and hope of Africa's landscapes and people.

MediaStorm | 2011 | 8 minutes

Aiming High

Focuses on Uganda's successful economic recovery in the wake of Idi Amin's regime.

Bullfrog Films | 2005 | 26 minutes

Anatsui at Work

A swift instructive look at the artist El Anatsui demonstrating his process, and discussing his theories.

Icarus Films | 2011 | 31 minutes

Banking the Unbanked

As a team of managers in Gambia try to build a microfinance business, they learn that the loans may be small - but the stakes are very high.

Icarus Films | 2009 | 56 minutes

Barcelona or Die

Madou, a Senegalese fisherman, risks his life on an illegal boat to Europe.

Icarus Films | 2008 | 52 minutes

Behind the Rainbow

An in-depth exploration into the internal conflicts of the ANC in South Africa, which led to Jacob Zuma's election as president.

Icarus Films | 2009 | 138 minutes

Berlin 1885: The Division of Africa

The story of the first international conference on Africa, which established its division amongst the European powers, and created Congo as a personal possession of the Belgian king.

Icarus Films | 2010 | 84 minutes

Between War and Peace

The United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Liberia encourages combatants to turn in their weapons and wage peace.

Bullfrog Films | 2005 | 23 minutes

Black Africa White Marble

Through the conflict over raising a monument to honor the Italian explorer Petro di Brazza, BLACK AFRICA WHITE MARBLE shines a harsh light on central Africa's colonial past and troubled present.

Icarus Films | 2010 | 86 minutes

Bloodline: AIDS and Family

AIDS and Family is Kristen Ashburn's intimate portrait of African mothers, fathers and children being crushed by AIDS. Ashburn's work connects us to these people deeply; we learn that only through such connection is hope possible.

MediaStorm | 2006 | 12 minutes