Tag: Film
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Filmmaker Akwasi Poku presents a powerful and thought-provoking short film ‘The Therapist’ a poignant exploration of black men’s mental health and the often-overlooked role that barbershops play in providing a space for restoration and healing. ‘The Therapist’ takes viewers on a compelling journey into the lives of black men as they navigate the complexities of…
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According to the latest figures from Sport England, 87% of Black adults in England do not swim. We follow the stories of three people from different walks of life breaking racial stereotypes to learn to swim for the first time. Each individual with their own personal goal, proving it’s never too late to learn. With…
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London, 1st February 2024: Today, Netflix launches five short documentaries created by recipients of the Documentary Talent Fund. The filmmakers from across the UK & Ireland, received £30,000 to create a documentary short film on the theme of “connection.” The films were showcased at a premiere event at London’s Ham Yard Hotel last night and…
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![EARTH MAMA: Directed by Savanah Leaf is an emotive portrayal of Black motherhood [@SavanahLeaf]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EM_01157.jpg)
Savanah Leaf is best known for her volleyball career, which took her to competing for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics. The sports player has now shifted her focus with her recent directorial debut Earth Mama, an intimate story of motherhood, following a pregnant woman’s journey desperately trying to cling onto her unborn child and regain…
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One of the most poignant concerns for children of the diaspora is cultural preservation. How can we have our own families, live away from our mother countries, and still preserve our culture? For many, language has been a predominant way of staying connected. Listening to music, watching the movies, and being able to speak with…
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London has always been renowned for its outstanding provision of artistic experiences. In recent years, we have also seen a more welcome move towards art that centers on Black identities and culture.This September, GUAP has selected three festivals showcasing and celebrating Black creativity in film and literature. REDEYE’s Celebrating Soul Film & Arts Festival Marking…
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Aliens have been all the rage lately, and Kolaja is adding to the buzz. Set for production in September, Kolaja is a Black British Sci-Fi Adventure film telling Joseph and Rehe’s story. Joseph is a regular teenager who feels like an “alien” at home. One day, a young humanoid alien, Rehe, crash-lands in his backyard, changing Joseph’s…
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Media and adverts have ingrained into popular imagination that only skinny White people surf. However, Diana Cardwell notes in a New York Times article that there is a growing community of Black surfers because “surfing with other Black people can foster a profound sense of healing.” Therefore, filmmaker Bola Adeoshun and director Lolly created the short documentary…
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Spiderman Across the Spider-verse is the latest Marvel release based on a Puerto Rican, African American teenager Miles Morales, and his adolescent struggle to juggle school and his Spiderman duties. The film is a sequel to Spiderman Into the Spider-verse, where we see a slightly younger Miles Morales united with a team of other Spidermen…
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![POBM [@PrismofBlack_] is creatively championing our engagement with Black masculinity narratives](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/image-1-1140x850.png)
“A prism reflects light into many different colours. And that’s what we wanted to do. We wanted to put a Black man through a prism and show you many different expressions. We wanted to show innocence, vulnerability, violence, and all the other unique individual experiences of Black men.” These words by 33 year old British…
