Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange

Season 13

TV-PG
AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE celebrates Africa's cultural and historical growth through six insightful films. These films, each introduced by acclaimed actor Idris Elba, explore the complex lives of contemporary Africans, both on the continent and abroad. The productions include an examination of the efforts of African AIDS activists, a profile of two young South African hip-hop disc jockeys, the touching story of one Cape Town boy's love for opera music and a look inside the blossoming Nigerian film industry.

Where to Watch Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange • Season 13

5 Episodes

  • Mama Gloria
    E1
    Mama GloriaThe story of Gloria Allen, a 75-year-old Black transgender activist who began a charm school for homeless trans youth.
  • Finding Sally
    E2
    Finding SallyTamara Dawit pieces together the mysterious life of her aunt, a 23-year-old from an upper-class family who disappears after becoming a communist rebel with the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party.
  • Professional Black Girl
    E3
    Professional Black GirlA curated selection of episodes from "Professional Black Girl," a web series covering everyday topics from hairstyles to personal fashion.
  • Film Shorts
    E4
    Film ShortsFilms include "Betye Saar: Taking Care of Business," "Man of the People" and "Elena."
  • Bakoso: Afrobeats of Cuba
    E5
    Bakoso: Afrobeats of CubaExploring Afrobeats and Bakoso in Santiago de Cuba with DJ Jigue, and the technology, culture and landscape that has shaped this Afro-Caribbean fusion.

 

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