‘A Story of Bones’ documentary screens at Goethe-Institut

‘A Story of Bones’ documentary screens at Goethe-Institut

The documentary ‘A Story of Bones’ was screened at the Goethe-Institut Namibia, followed by a panel discussion. This is after the documentary was shown around the world since its premiere in New York City in 2022. The film sheds light on the ongoing struggle for the proper memorialisation of the remains of thousands of formerly enslaved Africans in the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena. Here’s Annina van Neel the […]

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Goethe-Institut Namibia to screen remarkable documentary in April

The Goethe-Institut Namibia is delighted to present the documentary "A Story of Bones" on April 23, 2024, at 6 pm. The film sheds light on the ongoing struggle for the proper memorialisation of the human remains of thousands of formerly enslaved Africans on the British Overseas Territory Saint Helena. Through poignant storytelling, it challenges whether current public discussions and actions adequately address this memorialisation. Following the screening, a discussion with Annina […]

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