Darkness & the Light
About
"Darkness & the Light" is a thought-provoking video podcast series that examines contemporary race issues and their intersection with Christian faith, while also exploring the historical implications of the transatlantic slave trade. Hosted by celebrated Sierra Leonean filmmaker and pastor Arthur Pratt, the series aims to foster meaningful conversations that bridge gaps between African immigrants and descendants of slaves in the Americas.
Need
Historical Trauma: A deep dive into the transatlantic slave trade and its lingering effects on the identities and experiences of Africans and their descendants. Faith and Identity: Exploring how faith shapes racial identity and the moral responsibilities that accompany it in both communities. Healing and Reconciliation: Discussing paths toward healing in communities affected by racial strife, featuring successful models of reconciliation
Long term impact
"Darkness & the Light" is a movement aimed at fostering understanding and promoting justice through the lens of faith. By examining the historical and contemporary intersections of race and morality, we seek to create a space where individuals can confront challenges and seek solutions rooted in compassion and understanding. We invite you to join us on this journey of exploration, reflection, and action as we search through the ashes of our dark past & illuminate the path toward a shared future
About the Organization
Our mission is to create artistically bold projects that explore the critical issues of our time. We believe filmmaking is a social act of deep connection capable of catalyzing positive change. With all of our projects, we work to cultivate community engagement that inspires, educates, and transforms audiences into socially engaged citizens. Our films address a diverse array of issues and we have a customized approach to each outreach campaign. We are also deeply committed to media education. In 2009 we co-founded the WeOwnTV Freetown Media Centre together with local Sierra Leonean filmmakers Arthur Pratt and Lansana Mansaray. The media center is an important educational and creative hub in the heart of the capital city in Sierra Leone. In 2017 we expanded our reach by launching the WeOwnTV Filmmaker Fellowship: a film fund and professional development program supporting the production of independent documentaries directed by West African filmmakers. The program is open to filmmaker working in Ghana, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
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- Racial Justice
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Domestic and international programs and services housed within organizations, addressing specific needs of community groups.