Kente: A Culture Story Documentary Film
Please join us for the screening of Kente, a documentary that explores the origins of Ghana’s kente fabric, its intricate artistry, captivating history and timeless beauty that will be screened at Memorial University during Black History Month.
The film also delves into how this iconic textile has evolved beyond being the cloth of Ghanaian royalty and has become a global political symbol of resistance among human rights activists.
Award-winning journalist Amma Prempeh, who produced, directed and funded this film, will participate in the screening along with Osei-Bonsu Safo-Kantanka, the monarchical historian in charge of language, history, archaeology and cultural research for the Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Asante Kingdom, and an expert on the kente cloth.
Kente cloth was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2024. This recognition acknowledges the cloth’s cultural and historical significance.
Presented by Office of the Vice-President (Research); Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
Location: The Landing, University Centre, Memorial University, St. John's Campus
Date and Time: Monday, Feb. 3 at 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM (NST)