Black History Studies presents the Sankofa Sunday Screening of ‘After The Flood: The Church, Slavery And Reconciliation’.

This new feature documentary shows how the 18th century Church became embroiled in chattel slavery. We discover how the Church justified its involvement in the trade and it’s lasting impact. The film then explores what this means for Christian reconciliation today.

Why After the Flood? The documentary aims to be educational and redemptive and addresses the historical neglect of slavery in British Christian history. It looks at biblical principles for racial reconciliation in our churches today. This is a pre-requisite for British churches to confront slavery, and necessary to overturn injustices resulting from its legacy.

The Movement for Justice and Reconciliation believes that the church must confront racism in all its forms in the Christian community. This requires understanding the roots of its complicity. It also requires showing the route to reconciliation, first for ourselves and, then, for others.

Watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/ZNBfV8Hg2bs?si=wvhI12XooRh2lg23

THIS FILM SCREENING IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!

The screening will be followed by a Q&A.

This event will take place on SUNDAY 12 JANUARY 2025 from 16:00 to 18:00

The event will be held at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT. Approx 5 mins walk from Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line) tube station.

Food and drinks will be on sale.

Book your FREE place here https://tinyurl.com/y9j5df47