In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Malcolm X's visit, artist Steve Page, supported by West Bromwich community arts organisation, The Public, has made a commemorative documentary. The film collects previously unreleased footage of the activist in Smethwick, alongside current interviews with politicians, young people and members of the local community - who discuss why he came and how his influence is still evident today. Malcolm believed parts of Smethwick to be rife with racial conflict, fuelled by local and national politicians seeking election in the area. During his visit he drank in a local pub, walked down Marshall Street and gave several interviews.
Nine days later, Malcolm X was murdered in Harlem, New York City.
WHERE AND WHEN?
The film will be shown at venues throughout the Black Country on the dates below. Admission is free. 12th February 2pm: Smethwick Library 15th February 7pm: Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton 16th February 2pm: Dudley Town Hall 17th February 7pm: Light House, Wolverhampton 18th February 12noon and 3pm: Walsall Art Gallery 18th February 7pm: Walsall Afro Caribbean Centre 21st February 4pm and 7pm: Afro Caribbean Millenium Centre, Birmingham 22nd February 7pm: CAP Smethwick
For more information:
Tel: 0121 525 6861
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