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The Malcolm's Echo
Convention
'Using
film as a catalyst for change'
Darkling Productions Presents...
an evening of
film, debate and performance, on the 43rd anniversary
of the assassination of Malcolm X
Saturday
23rd Feb 08, 7pm - 10pm
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Event
Programme
 Film
Screening:
Malcolm's Echo: The Legacy of
Malcolm X
The Screen Nation Award nominated
documentary; currently nominated for Best documentary
feature at The Pan African Film Festival,
LA
Directed by Dami
Akinnusi
Debate:
With special
guest speakers
Professor James Small
(successor to Malcolm X at Mosque no. 7)
and Anthony T. Browder
(author of 'From the Browder Files' and many
others).
By analysis of the
film, they will offer a perspective on the reasons
youth culture has become an expression of rebellion,
and examine today's culture of violent crime and
negative mentality. They will also initiate the
debate by offering practical information and solutions
to uplift the youth and stop the perceived implosion
of our communities.
Be involved in the
audience debate on how to sustain the
echo!
Performance:
Tuggstar of Best Kept
Secret performs 'Desperately Seeking
Malcolm' and a poem from his new album
Season of Lost Love (out now!)
check him out
On Sale:
Books, DVDs, Albums and Tshirts will be on sale before
and after the event and there will be opportunity for
signings. Arrive early to avoid
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Where &
Booking
Bernie Grants Arts
Centre
Town Hall Approach Road,
Tottenham Green, London,
Tube: Seven
Sisters
Tickets £12/£8
conc.
Box
office: 020 8365 5450
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About the
Film
Malcolm's Echo: The Legacy of
Malcolm X
 Malcolm's Echo is a powerful
and timely discussion on how Malcolm's thoughts and
philosophies are being used as a foundation to create
a new vision. The film looks beyond the
stereotypes of Malcolm X and attempts to understand
the real message of his legacy echoed through the
voices of activists, scholars and those who knew him.
With contributions from Professor James
Small, Anthony Browder, Dr Ben, Toure, Fab 5 Freddy,
Dead Prez, Immortal Technique and more.
Written, directed and filmed by Dami
Akinnusi.
"There are millions of
Malcolm Xs, we simply have to pay attention to
them"
Professor James Small
Click image to
view trailer
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Further
Information:
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The
film has already gathered momentum in America being
premiered at the site of his assassination, the
Audubon Ballroom, on February 21st the day of his
assassination. The audience included Malcolm's
children, his close friends and a 400 strong audience
from New York. It has also screened in 9 cities
globally on his birthday (May 19th). The idea was to
raise the consciousness of everyone watching it to be
able to tune in and hear Malcolm's echo, creating a
universal consciousness ripple of positivity. Darkling
Productions attended the London screening which sold
out prior to the event. There's still a lot of love
for Malcolm.
Other Screenings
include: Pan African Film Festival, Los
Angeles
9th Feb 2008,
6.10pm AMC Magic Johnson
Theatre, 15 Crenshaw
13th Feb 2008,
9.35pm AMC Magic Johnson
Theatre, 15 Crenshaw
'This is the best film that
I have ever seen about my father'
Illyasa
Shabazz (daughter of Malcolm
X)
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Echo
Echo Echo
'Using film as a catalyst for
change'
Malcolm X is an
example of a young man who
 managed to turn his life
around from one of crime
and hustling to a well
studied intellectual freedom fighter, who was able to
take his case for Human Rights to the UN table.
Despite his father being murdered by the KKK and his
mother being institutionalised, he choose to be a man
that lived up to his potential and commanded a place
on the global stage of economics, politics and
culture, fighting for equality and
justice!
What was it that freed Malcolm from
becoming just another statistic? Are the solutions to
today's predicament in the pages of his lifes
work?
Click Here to make your comment, debate and
sustain the echo.
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Click on Malcolm to Book
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Coming
Soon: The Images Of Black Women Film
Festival 2008,
29th Feb-2nd
March
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