"Early Sembène" Film Series

Forced conversions, a kidnapped princess, and an encroaching slave trade converge in an ambitious portrayal of West Africa’s past. “A masterclass in political philosophy and African constitutionalism” that “underscores Sembène’s faith in African humanism” (Aboubakar Sanogo). In Wolof with English subtitles.

Presented by Yale Film Archive and Whitney Humanities Center