7pm on Wednesday 12th October. Doors open at 6.30pm. Union Chapel Bar.
Booking required.
We’re screening The Movement for Justice and Reconciliation’s documentary ‘After the Flood’ for Black History Month 2022. It’s about the Church’s role in the slave trade, it’s lasting impact, and how we should respond. After the documentary we’re having a panel discussion with Khareem Jamal from MJR, Cllr Saiqa Pandor, and Daisy-Ann Afrifa.
"This new 67 minute 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 its 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." - Taken from the film's official webpage
This event will be taking place in the Union Chapel bar at 7pm on Wednesday 12th October. Doors open at 6.30pm.
After the Flood trailer (2) from MJR on Vimeo.