The following is an excerpt from “A Mysterious Time Traveler Returns,” an essay in the new book “John Akomfrah: Signs of an Empire,” published to coincide with a new exhibit on display at the New Museum in New York through September 2.
John Akomfrah’s directorial contributions throughout the ‘90s are linked to the six other names that formed the basis of Black Audio Film Collective: Lina Gopaul, Reece Auguiste, Avril Johnson, Trevor Mathison, David Lawson, and Edward George. Each contributed to the technical atmosphere surrounding the works for which Bafc is known today, taking part in various aspects of filmmaking and channels of distribution—photographs, posters, flyers, and artistic statements. Titles directed by Akomfrah in this period are also associated with the television broadcasting company Channel 4, a public-service channel that participated in the production of “Testament” (1988), “Who Needs a Heart” (1991), “Seven Songs for Malcolm X” (1993), and “The Last Angel...
John Akomfrah’s directorial contributions throughout the ‘90s are linked to the six other names that formed the basis of Black Audio Film Collective: Lina Gopaul, Reece Auguiste, Avril Johnson, Trevor Mathison, David Lawson, and Edward George. Each contributed to the technical atmosphere surrounding the works for which Bafc is known today, taking part in various aspects of filmmaking and channels of distribution—photographs, posters, flyers, and artistic statements. Titles directed by Akomfrah in this period are also associated with the television broadcasting company Channel 4, a public-service channel that participated in the production of “Testament” (1988), “Who Needs a Heart” (1991), “Seven Songs for Malcolm X” (1993), and “The Last Angel...
- 7/2/2018
- by Aram Moshayedi
- Indiewire
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.