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'''''African Independence''''' (2013) is a feature-length documentary film. This is the first film from producer [[Tukufu Zuberi]]. African Independence premiered at the [[San Diego Black Film Festival]] in January 2013. |
'''''African Independence''''' (2013) is a feature-length documentary film. This is the first film from producer [[Tukufu Zuberi]]. African Independence premiered at the [[San Diego Black Film Festival]] in January 2013. |
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''African Independence'' tells the story of some of the most important events to happen on the African continent since the slave trade and colonization by the Europeans. The film focuses on the [[African independence movements|African Independence Movements]] and the problems confronted by these movements to win independence. The film tells the story through interviews with independence activists and leaders who helped achieve independence for the African people. By focusing on four watershed events-World War Two, the end of colonialism, the Cold War, and the era of African Republics, ''African Independence'' tells the story of African history, past and present. Tukufu Zuberi is also the host of the film. |
''African Independence'' tells the story of some of the most important events to happen on the African continent since the slave trade and colonization by the Europeans. The film focuses on the [[African independence movements|African Independence Movements]] and the problems confronted by these movements to win independence. The film tells the story through interviews with independence activists and leaders who helped achieve independence for the African people. By focusing on four watershed events-World War Two, the end of colonialism, the Cold War, and the era of African Republics, ''African Independence'' tells the story of African history, past and present. Tukufu Zuberi is also the host of the film<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sas.upenn.edu/tukufu-zuberi/|title=The Official Website of Tukufu Zuberi|last=Zuberi|first=Tukufu|date=2018|website=Penn Arts and Sciences|archive-url=http://archive.www.sas.upenn.edu/tukufu-zuberi/|archive-date=12/8/2018|url-status=live|access-date=12/8/2018}}</ref>. |
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== Decolonization in Africa == |
== Decolonization in Africa == |
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The [[Decolonisation of Africa|Decolonization of Africa]] occurred post [[World War II]], and continued throughout the late 1950s. Post World War II, Africa alongside [[Asia]] began revolutions in order to gain independence from the European empire. This was because Europe was no longer willing to expand their military and political officials to keep their colonies. During the [[Cold War]], the Soviet Union encouraged revolution in Africa to gain independence<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Fraser|first=Cary|date=2013|title=Decolonization and the Cold War|url=https://libres.uncg.edu/ir/asu/f/Fraser_Cary_2013_Decolonization_and_the_Cold_War.pdf|journal=NCDOCKS Institutional Repository|volume=|pages=20|via=Libres.uncg.edu}}</ref>. It should be noticed that the Decolonization of Africa was slower than other continents because of there were not many political officials. |
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The Decolonizarion of Africa occured post [[World War II]], throughout the late 1950s. |
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== Tukufu Zuberi == |
== Tukufu Zuberi == |
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[[Tukufu Zuberi|Dr. Tukufu Zuberi]] producer of the documentary, ‘African Independence’, also occupies the position as the Lasry Family Professor of Race Relations, and Professor of the Sociology Department at the University of Pennsylvania<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/dr-tukufu-zuberi|title=Dr. Tukufu Zuberi|last=|first=|date=|website=Huffpost|archive-url= |
[[Tukufu Zuberi|Dr. Tukufu Zuberi]] producer of the documentary, ‘African Independence’, also occupies the position as the Lasry Family Professor of Race Relations, and Professor of the Sociology Department at the University of Pennsylvania<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/dr-tukufu-zuberi|title=Dr. Tukufu Zuberi|last=|first=|date=|website=Huffpost|archive-url=http://archive.www.huffingtonpost.com/author/dr-tukufu-zuberi|archive-date=12/8/18|url-status=live|access-date=12/6/18}}</ref>. Dr. Zuberi has organized two museum exhibits. ‘Tides of the Freedom; African Presence on the Delaware located at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia. The Penn Museum holds his ‘Black Bodies in Propaganda; The Art of the War’ poster. Dr. Zuberi is most known as the host on the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) series ''[[History Detectives]]''. |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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=== Critical Response === |
=== Critical Response === |
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Writing for ''[[Questia Online Library|Questia]],'' Paul Chiudza Banda critiques Tukufu Zuberi’s, ‘''African Independence''’, film. “The author overlooks the fact that African decolonization was not just achieved because of the role of nationalism alone.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.questia.com/library/journal/1G1-444309616/tukufu-zuberi-2015-african-independence-how-africa|title=Tukufu Zuberi. 2015. African Independence: How Africa Shapes the World|last=Banda|first=Paul Chiudza|date=2015|website=Questia|archive-url=http://archive.questia.com/library/journal/1G1-444309616/tukufu-zuberi-2015-african-independence-how-africa|archive-date=12/8/2018|url-status=live|access-date=12/8/2018}}</ref>, states Banda. The writer also adds that Dr. Zuberi failed to add that colonial policy changes towards Africa post World War II contributed to the decolonization. Overall, Banda advises the readers to consider that Dr. Tukufu Zuberi’s has two approaches, the postcolonial approach and transnational approach when discussing the decolonization. Tukufu Zuberi noticeably has a bias towards African nationalism when talking about the Decolonization of Africa which is a factor to consider. |
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== Awards[edit] == |
== Awards[edit] == |
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African Independence (2013) is a feature-length documentary film. This is the first film from producer Tukufu Zuberi. African Independence premiered at the San Diego Black Film Festival in January 2013.
African Independence tells the story of some of the most important events to happen on the African continent since the slave trade and colonization by the Europeans. The film focuses on the African Independence Movements and the problems confronted by these movements to win independence. The film tells the story through interviews with independence activists and leaders who helped achieve independence for the African people. By focusing on four watershed events-World War Two, the end of colonialism, the Cold War, and the era of African Republics, African Independence tells the story of African history, past and present. Tukufu Zuberi is also the host of the film[1].
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Decolonization in Africa
[edit]The Decolonization of Africa occurred post World War II, and continued throughout the late 1950s. Post World War II, Africa alongside Asia began revolutions in order to gain independence from the European empire. This was because Europe was no longer willing to expand their military and political officials to keep their colonies. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union encouraged revolution in Africa to gain independence[2]. It should be noticed that the Decolonization of Africa was slower than other continents because of there were not many political officials.
Tukufu Zuberi
[edit]Dr. Tukufu Zuberi producer of the documentary, ‘African Independence’, also occupies the position as the Lasry Family Professor of Race Relations, and Professor of the Sociology Department at the University of Pennsylvania[3]. Dr. Zuberi has organized two museum exhibits. ‘Tides of the Freedom; African Presence on the Delaware located at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia. The Penn Museum holds his ‘Black Bodies in Propaganda; The Art of the War’ poster. Dr. Zuberi is most known as the host on the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) series History Detectives.
Reception
[edit]Critical Response
[edit]Writing for Questia, Paul Chiudza Banda critiques Tukufu Zuberi’s, ‘African Independence’, film. “The author overlooks the fact that African decolonization was not just achieved because of the role of nationalism alone.”[4], states Banda. The writer also adds that Dr. Zuberi failed to add that colonial policy changes towards Africa post World War II contributed to the decolonization. Overall, Banda advises the readers to consider that Dr. Tukufu Zuberi’s has two approaches, the postcolonial approach and transnational approach when discussing the decolonization. Tukufu Zuberi noticeably has a bias towards African nationalism when talking about the Decolonization of Africa which is a factor to consider.
Awards[edit]
[edit]African Independence was selected as the Best Documentary Film at the 2013 San Diego Black Film Festival. Tukufu Zuberi also was awarded Best Director for African Independence.
See also[edit]
[edit]References[edit]
[edit]External links[edit]
[edit]- African Independence Film
- Tukufu Zuberi Official Website
- Official Facebook Page
- Huffington Post Blog
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- ^ Zuberi, Tukufu (2018). "The Official Website of Tukufu Zuberi". Penn Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on 12/8/2018. Retrieved 12/8/2018.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=and|archive-date=(help) - ^ Fraser, Cary (2013). "Decolonization and the Cold War" (PDF). NCDOCKS Institutional Repository: 20 – via Libres.uncg.edu.
- ^ "Dr. Tukufu Zuberi". Huffpost. Archived from the original on 12/8/18. Retrieved 12/6/18.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=and|archive-date=(help) - ^ Banda, Paul Chiudza (2015). "Tukufu Zuberi. 2015. African Independence: How Africa Shapes the World". Questia. Archived from the original on 12/8/2018. Retrieved 12/8/2018.
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