Documentary Profiles Blacks Who Moved To Africa

NEW DOCUMENTARY PROFILES AFRICAN AMERICANS WHO HAVE MOVED TO AFRICA

-- Living an Authentic Life as an African American in Ghana, West Africa --

Snapshots from Documentary

Indianapolis, IN – The film, "An African-American Quest for Authenticity", is a documentary about 21 trailblazing ‘repatriates' who left America to return to the land of their ancestors and live

an authentic and fulfilling life in Ghana, West Africa. This film reveals a
theme that seems to connect them all - they have found peace and freedom living
in the land of their ancestors and are living successfully. This film also
dispels many myths about Africa and captures the true spirit, challenges and
joys of these repatriates as they live their authentic lives reconnecting to the
Motherland - Africa.

The idea of authenticity today is an ideal shared by people of all races and cultures, however vaguely understood. After four hundred years of living in America, African-Americans have adopted many different frames of reference in
order to survive and hold onto their authenticity. Many of them chose to embrace
the American way of life and reject any association to being of African descent.
Some chose to reject the American way of life and embrace their African history
and culture. Evidently, as African- Americans learn more about the richness of
their African heritage and history, some have sought personal fulfillment and
self-actualization by migrating back to the Motherland.

The idea of migrating is not foreign to Africans and African-Americans. Long before the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Africans traveled, migrated and settled all over the known world. Thirteen major migrations have been documented in
America revealing the African and African-American's quest to be free and
self-determining. This recent migration of over 5,000 African-Americans to Ghana
is evidence of that continuing quest to live authentically with a sense of
belonging as a person born of African descent.

So, why would African-Americans today want to leave America and live in an ‘underdeveloped' country? Could it be that they are discontent living in America or could there be a deeper spiritual connection? The research and interviews
with these ‘repatriates' answers these and other questions surrounding their
choice to migrate to Ghana.

The film has been presented by the International Interfaith Alliance in Indianapolis, IN and screened at the 2010 Indiana Black Expo Film Festival and at the Spartanburg Public Library in Spartanburg, SC. It has also been aired on
WIPB in Muncie, IN, a PBS station.

To schedule a screening of "An African-American Quest for Authenticity",

contact Cindy Ball at cindyball@sbcglobal.net at 317-979-0231 or

Wes Barnard at 317-370-8719 or wes98311@yahoo.com.

To view trailers for the documentary, visit:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=75Q2Iteoto0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JcUgutxlfg

For more info or to purchase the documentary on DVD for $15, visit:
www.inspirefilms.net

About Inspire Film Productions
Inspire Film Productions aims to tell stories about people and issues that will enlighten, entertain, and inspire its audiences. All people have experiences, which oftentimes teach lessons and
inspire compassion, reminding us of our common humanity. As people are willing
to share their life's passion, personal vision, experiences and insights,
Inspire Film Productions aims to capture such stories and share them with those
open to listen. We select stories with the goal of inspiring audiences to live
their best and most authentic life. May the stories presented help us to be
wiser, more compassionate, and more connected on a spiritual level. We invite
you to join our global family. Share your life. Tell your story. Help us grow as
a human race.

Distributed through BlackPR.com and BlackNews.com

It is good news to know that 'African-Americans' are leaving America and settling somewhere in Africa. Realize, the reason Africa is undeveloped because, the British/others destroyed Africa. They stripped us of our true identity and gave us the nickname 'African-Americans'. Yet, we are not fully accepted as 'Americans'. The real Americans are only the Indigenous People aka Native-Americans. And remember, many of the states that are having problems in the U.S. belonged to Mexico. Many of us found out later, that the Emancipation of Proclamation was a bogus document. And many of us so-called African-Americans left America in the 1960's during the 'Black Power Movement' (we are still powerless) and settled even in Israel. Why? They found out later we were called THE CHILDREN OF THE PROPHETS by The Slave Traders and Plantation owners. http://www.directblackaction.com/ which was a wake up call for us born in the 1940's. Attorney Robert L Brock, research woke us up. And according to Atty. Brock as long as we remain on U.S. soil, we are still slaves. So, many of us left and still leaving.

Familiarize, yourself with the Black Tax Revolt. We are not suppose to pay taxes since, still in slavery. http://www.directblackaction.com/bktrebe.html

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Olushola Camara July 17, 2010 at 6:02am

This is a good article. I would like to hear more from American Africans who reside in Africa. Is there a directory of American Africans who reside in Africa? It would be great for those who are interested in living in Africa to contact these people so they don't have to go through the learning curve. These people can also help us with marketing and avoiding the pitfalls of doing business.

I've been living in the Republic of Guinea for a little over a year and it has taken me that long to see things clearly. I know experience is the best teacher, but one doesn't always have to reinvent the wheel.

There are so many business opportunities in Africa. Since Africa manufactures practically nothing, most goods are imported, and the selling price (due to import taxes and such) are higher than the price in Europe and America. I wold love to see some brothers and sisters in the medical field set up a world class medical center, then the rich Africans do not have to go to Europe for treatment. Medical tourism is big busines.

Anyway these are just a few of my thoughts.

Olushola
Europe

Joe Harel July 16, 2010 at 9:01am

It is good news to know that 'African-Americans' are leaving America and settling somewhere in Africa. Realize, the reason Africa is undeveloped because, the British/others destroyed Africa. They stripped us of our true identity and gave us the nickname 'African-Americans'. Yet, we are not fully accepted as 'Americans'. The real Americans are only the Indigenous People aka Native-Americans. And remember, many of the states that are having problems in the U.S. belonged to Mexico. Many of us found out later, that the Emancipation of Proclamation was a bogus document. And many of us so-called African-Americans left America in the 1960's during the 'Black Power Movement' (we are still powerless) and settled even in Israel. Why? They found out later we were called THE CHILDREN OF THE PROPHETS by The Slave Traders and Plantation owners. http://www.directblackaction.com/ which was a wake up call for us born in the 1940's. Attorney Robert L Brock, research woke us up. And according to Atty. Brock as long as we remain on U.S. soil, we are still slaves. So, many of us left and still leaving.

Familiarize, yourself with the Black Tax Revolt. We are not suppose to pay taxes since, still in slavery. http://www.directblackaction.com/bktrebe.html

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