Black History Studies Community Cinema - Engaging the Community Through Film
Through our Community Cinema Programme, Black History Studies showcases thought-provoking and educational films and documentaries on various topics on Black History and Black Studies.
We provide an exceptional service to the public by bringing people together to watch the very best in independent film that is rarely shown in the UK and at a price that is affordable for most.
We show a range of films to suit all tastes and ages along with a number of special events throughout the year. Each film is followed by a discussion or question and answer session. By igniting conversations around issues that affect us all, our Community Cinema helps to bring community cohesion and solutions.
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If you would like to screen your short or feature film at Black History Studies’ Community Cinema, email info@blackhistorystudies.com.
Upcoming Film Screenings
https://youtu.be/tGSVtfhfcRc?si=UhowvlFVBBaBkYf0Psychosis of Whiteness sheds light on society’s perceptions of race + racism by exploring cinematic representations of the slave trade. Black History Studies presents the screening of ‘The Psychosis of Whiteness’ A flim by Eugene Nulman and Kehinde Andrews. Join us for the screening of The Psychosis of Whiteness, directed by Eugene Nulman and based on the […]
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https://youtu.be/C0y43VMvHKE?si=kiOls4j4bEZicrWF‘Race Today’ tells the untold story of Black Britain’s political journal, featuring the members behind it. Produced by Wayne G Saunders Black History Studies presents the screening of ‘Race Today: The Untold Story of Black Britain’s Political Journal’ ‘Race Today’ tells the untold story of Black Britain’s political journal, featuring the members behind it. Produced by […]
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https://youtu.be/lFxQFxaX7CM?si=ay_hJFuHLM4CJscBAn intimate and heart-warming look at the man behind the legend – as we’ve never seen Ali before. Documentary about former professional boxer Muhammad Ali directed by film-maker Clare Lewins. With access to Ali’s personal audio journals as well as his friends and family members, the film explores how he became an internationally recognised celebrity […]
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BHS presents a specially curated programme of archive footage representing Black communities in London with films from the 1950s. Black London: A Bigger Picture Duration: 70 mins Black History Studies presents a specially curated programme of archive footage representing Black communities in London with films from the 1950s up to the turn of the century. […]
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https://youtu.be/80IRV0VYpas?si=crnK08O5IzP0k4tKWhen an accident kills her twin brother, a teenager refuses to believe he’s dead. As the ‘Nine Night’ – a Caribbean mourning ritual begins, When an accident kills her twin brother, a teenager refuses to believe he’s dead. As the ‘Nine Night’ – a Caribbean mourning ritual begins, her descent into paranoia unleashes long-buried secrets, […]
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Black History Studies presents the FREE screening of ‘Black Friday: What Legacy will you leave?’ with post screening discussion When you die, what will you leave behind, bills or benefits? In the documentary Black Friday, “What Legacy Will You Leave” Ric Mathis examines the Economic Psychology of African Americans spending habits and the importance of […]
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Join us for a double bill presented by Black History Studies featuring two films from Ray Barron-Woolford FRSA. Afeni Shakur and the Trial of the Black Panther 21 (70 mins, 2025) A powerful documentary about the mother of Tupac Shakur and the historic trial of the Black Panther Party members. Liberty (40 mins, 2024) ‘Liberty: […]
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