We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe
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"We Were Here" unveils the untold history of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe through iconic artworks. This multilingual film, shot across Europe, challenges the notion that all Blacks were slaves or servants. It reveals a diverse presence, including princes, ambassadors, merchants, and religious figures. Narrated from an Afro-European perspective, it explores stories absent from traditional history books. The film interweaves art history with social narratives, offering a fresh lens on European Renaissance and the complex tapestry of Black presence often overlooked in conventional historical accounts.
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Antumi Toasijé
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Kate Lowe
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Olivette Otele
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Isabelle Castro Henriques
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Aspha Bijnaar
Self
Simon Njami
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Anne Lafont
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Johny Pitts
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Vanessa K. Valdés
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Stephen Small
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