FILM: COSMIC AFRICA
Friday 14 September 2018

Cosmic Africa and Thebe Medupe explore Africa’s ancient astronomy history

Travelling across the scope of the African continent – Namibia, Ghana, Northern Kenya, Dogon country in Mali, and the Egyptian Sahara – this film captures the remarkable personal journey of an African astronomer, Thebe Medupe. Cosmic Africa and Thebe Medupe explore Africa’s ancient astronomy history, while unveiling the deep connection humans have with the cosmos.

There will be a discussion after the screening.

This screening is a part of the African Science Film Series, an exploration of the untold stories of groundbreaking scientific developments by African people, created by Black History Studies in partnership with the Bernie Grant Arts Centre.

This event will take place on FRIDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2018 from 7pm to 9pm.

Doors open at 6.30pm and the film will start at 7.00pm

The event will be held at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham Green, London, N15 4RX.

For location details go to http://www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk/index.php/your-visit

Tickets for this event are £8 plus booking fee or £10 on the door.

Purchase your ticket from https://www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk/see/film-cosmic-africa/