W.E.B. Du Bois: A life for freedom and the rights of the blacks

W.E.B. Du Bois: A life for freedom and the rights of the blacks

Es gibt keine Adresse oder einen Ort des Vorfalls in dem bereitgestellten Text. - W.E.B. Du Bois - a name that shines in the history of civil rights in America! As one of the founders of the NAACP, the first civil rights organization of the United States, you have changed Bois the world. His life and work are not only inspiring, they are a call to justice!

In a captivating animated short film, the inheritance of this extraordinary thinker comes to life. Du Bois, a scholar, sociologist and activist, captured the complex identity of the African Americans in his groundbreaking book "The Souls of Black Folk". He impressively describes what it means to be both African and American. This dual identity, which he referred to as "Double Consciousness", is a central topic of his work and has inspired generations of people.

a film that moves

The film, produced by Marcela Pizarro, Williams Zouzouo and Pomona Pictures, brings the thoughts and struggles from Du Bois to a new, visual level. Historian Maurice Jackson and the scientist Nadiyah El Amin give the moving stories their voices and bring the message of du Bois alive. It's not just a film, but an experience that inspires the viewers to think!

This short film is part of the series "Race Historicized: Epistemologies of Color", which deals with the archives of black intellectual thinking. Here the works are recognized by outstanding personalities who have contributed to the anti-racist movement in theory and practice. The focus is on you Bois - a real pioneer in the fight against racism and colonialism worldwide.

its influence extends far beyond the borders of the United States and has shaped the Pan-African movement and the anti-colonial battles all over the world. You Bois' vision of a just society is more current than ever and asks us all to fight for equality and justice!