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      John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk

      1996 1h 30m Documentary List
      Reviews Historian John Henrik Clarke, who spends much of his on-camera time with his eyes closed, invites viewers to take their own inward-looking journey -- to an ancient Africa forgotten by history. Through a montage of archival footage, artwork and Clarke's own narration, he argues that the West did not bring civilization. On the contrary, Europe destroyed what civilized societies it found. The film also traces African influence to modern times and shows how the ancient ideas have endured. Read More Read Less

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      Synopsis Historian John Henrik Clarke, who spends much of his on-camera time with his eyes closed, invites viewers to take their own inward-looking journey -- to an ancient Africa forgotten by history. Through a montage of archival footage, artwork and Clarke's own narration, he argues that the West did not bring civilization. On the contrary, Europe destroyed what civilized societies it found. The film also traces African influence to modern times and shows how the ancient ideas have endured.
      Director
      St. Clair Bourne
      Producer
      Wesley Snipes
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 30m