Blind Spots: screening in Antwerp
On the occasion of Uganda's Independence Day, De Cinema, in collaboration with the AfricaMuseum and Eight vzw, will show the new documentary Blind Spots by Steven Janssens (Belgium) and Godfrey Mumpe (Uganda).
The screening will be followed by a discussion with teacher Godfrey Mumpe (teacher at National Teachers College, Kampala), student Eseosa Gevers (head of the AYO African student association in Antwerp) and filmmaker Steven Janssens, moderated by Reine Nkiambote (of the podcast What's up with Reine?).
Synopsis
The film journeys from a Ugandan classroom to a Belgian train station, showcasing how education, culture, and institutions shape the way we think and act. Central to the story are the students in the class of history teacher Godfrey. Their questions and explorations become the driving force as they unpack, challenge, and strive to overcome colonial mindsets and racist systems
Through Godfrey's push to redefine "discoveries", Kalule's fight to preserve his culture, and Billy's call for reclaiming Africa's stolen wealth, the film asks: can we truly move forward without confronting our own blind spots? Blind Spots promises a thought-provoking, non-judgmental exploration, using humor and personal stories to challenge viewers' perspectives.
More information, trailer and teasers: www.blindspotsfilm.com
Location
De Cinema (Maarschalk Gerardstraat 4, 2000 Antwerp)
Contact
nadia.nsayi.madjedjo@africamuseum.be
0474 84 53 64