Commissioned for Channel 4 in its early days of broadcasting, this radical documentary employs diverse artistic mediums—theatrical performance, verse, music, and visual art—to chronicle both the struggles and triumphs of African diaspora communities globally.
Infused with religious symbolism and Rastafarian philosophy, the film combines substantial archival material with sharp political commentary, examining influential figures like Grenadian leader Maurice Bishop, Guyanese scholar Walter Rodney, civil rights advocate Jesse Jackson, and activist Kwame Ture (formerly known as Stokely Carmichael), among other prominent voices.