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Africa, Cradle of Humankind and Modern Civilizations

AFRICA, CRADLE OF HUMANKIND AND MODERN CIVILISATIONS is a feature documentary which takes us to Africa to explore its original history before it was abruptly and brutally interrupted by slavery, which stripped it of all its humanity and erased its great contribution to humanity. It is a journey that allows us to travel the continent in search of its true identity and original civilizational projects. The film is directed by Benita Jacques..

Starring: Benita Jacques Narrator (French), Samuel Vincent Voiceover (English) (as Sam Vincent), Eloi Coly (Professor). Babacar Diop Buuba (Professor). Benjamin Zachary, Jacques Paul
Participant, Jetro Paul, Sow Sidibe, (Professor) Abdoulaye Racine Senghor (Professor), Djiby Diokhathé (Professor). Hamady Bocoum (Director General of the Museum of Black Civilizations). Berakah Benicille, Jacques Paul Participant…Wikencia Jacques, Participant…Marthe Khady Ndiaye self (Cultural mediator), Rokhaya Fall (Professor & Historian)

Runtime: 1 hour, 56 minutes

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Description

Benita Jacques, a young mother from Montreal, is seeking answers about her origins, questions that have always been unanswered. Determined to enlighten her children about their heritage, she travels to West Africa. Her journey begins at the Museum of Black Civilizations in Dakar, where she explores the exhibition “”Africa, Cradle of Humankind and Modern Civilizations.”” In her quest to understand the lives of her ancestors before the deportation, she meets experts and traverses time through spiritual, historical, and scientific testimonies, discovering the remnants of the continent’s golden age.

L’Afrique Berceaux de l’Humanité

Dimanche 8 juin-19@21H – Salle 1

Dimanche 29 juin 17@19H – Salle 3

Dimanche 13 juillet, 17@19H – Salle 3

Format: Feature, V.O.D
MPAA Rating: PG
Release Date: 8/6/2025