The widespread use of children in cocoa production is controversial not only because of the usual concerns about child labor and exploitation, but also because up to 12,000 of the 200,000 children working in Ivory Coast, the world's biggest producer of cocoa, may be victims of human trafficking or slavery. Most attention on this subject has focused on West Africa, which collectively… Read More
The Stolen From Africa RealTV Pilot is a television documentary about a two-way exchange between young adults from Canada and the US. Even though they come from completely different worlds, they will soon realize they share a collective history of being Stolen From Africa. SFA REAL TV THE PILOT This pilot will follow two young adults, a Canadian from Toronto and an American… Read More
Granddaughter of Rita and Bob Marley,was recently in Toronto, Canada filming part of her documentary entitled RASTA ( http://www.rastaonline.ca ) She hosted a reasoning session… Read More
Project description: The Stolen From Africa Summer 2010 Media Project involves a series workshops ( twice a week). The project provides youth with opportunities to learn about media outlets and gain skills in filmmaking so they can share their stories. SFA is looking for 15 energetic and enthusiastic youth between… Read More
Producer, entrepreneur Russell Simmons as featured in The Black List. As a new chapter begins in this country, The Black List offers a dynamic and never-before-heard perspective from achievers of color. This series of… Read More
The Canadian Black Film Festival (CBFF) is dedicated to promoting both African-Canadian and media/film content from around the Diaspora and overseas communities. Established in 2009, CBFF serves the African-Canadian film community through educational and youth development activities, artistic collaboration, sharing of resources, screenings and professional development and seeks continuously to welcome and host filmmakers,… Read More
With Acting credits for: Saw 3, Saw 6, 50 cent's "Get rich Or Die Trying" and Four Brothers, Gemini Award recipient and SFA Family member Mpho Koaho receives " Trailblazer" Award; at the Reelworld film festival 2010. Mpho… Read More
Symbolism: The sister is shedding her superficial layers. Exposing herself to the world. Facilitating her own evolution. She is assassinated at the end only to raise again in her EVOLVED STATE. "This is also a reference to the John F. Kennedy assassination. Erykah falls at the same… Read More
From a quiet, neglected corner of Nova Scotia, a meeting with the Black community that shows both the traditional attitudes of the older generation and the more alert, resolved stance of the young. The old still pin their hopes on the church and the preacher, while the young look more towards the Black United Front and its roving director. For both generations change is a challenge. The common hope is for a fuller life.
The widespread use of children in cocoa production is controversial not only because of the usual concerns about child labor and exploitation, but also because up to 12,000 of the 200,000 children working in Ivory Coast, the world's biggest producer of cocoa, may be victims of human trafficking or slavery. Most attention on this subject has focused on West Africa, which collectively… Read More
The Stolen From Africa RealTV Pilot is a television documentary about a two-way exchange between young adults from Canada and the US. Even though they come from completely different worlds, they will soon realize they share a collective history of being Stolen From Africa. SFA REAL TV THE PILOT This pilot will follow two young adults, a Canadian from Toronto and an American… Read More
Project description: The Stolen From Africa Summer 2010 Media Project involves a series workshops ( twice a week). The project provides youth with opportunities to learn about media outlets and gain skills in filmmaking so they can share their stories. SFA is looking for 15 energetic and enthusiastic youth between… Read More
The Canadian Black Film Festival (CBFF) is dedicated to promoting both African-Canadian and media/film content from around the Diaspora and overseas communities. Established in 2009, CBFF serves the African-Canadian film community through educational and youth development activities, artistic collaboration, sharing of resources, screenings and professional development and seeks continuously to welcome and host filmmakers,… Read More
