SankofaSpirit

In 2004 SankofaSpirit created its film series, Movies with a Mission to counter the myths and negative images of people of African descent so often promoted by Hollywood. Movies with a Mission are free monthly films from and about Africa and the African Diaspora that seek to inform and inspire dialogue. 

Movies with a Mission Atlanta 

The APEX Museum, 135 Auburn Avenue

Gallery Walk, Screening and Dialogue

Schedule Subject to Change

Free and Open to the Public

"Found Sounds of Bahia"

Thursday, October 2,  6:00-8:00pm

Since the beginning of time, music has been a major social influence, affecting tradition and cultures around the world. Music, like most art, has the ability to transcend the barriers of race, religion, class, and poverty. But more importantly, music has the ability to bring people together to share in a common experience. Historically, in countries where there is a lack of material resources, people have invented a style of playing: rhythm on found objects. In Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, Found Sound is about creating exhilarating music out of material that would otherwise be thrown away. One man by the name of Jair Rezende has taken it upon himself to transform not only his community, but also the entire world through his band, LACTOMIA.

Because of the tremendous social chord this band is hitting within their community of Candeal, Jair's relationship with the young children of Salvador

can be likened to the Pied Piper. Kids flock to him, wanting nothing more than to be a part of this movement. Whereas children of other more developed countries might have access to musical instruments and education, thechildren of Candeal are focused on exploring the creation of sound through recycled materials. This enlightening film offers never-before-seen footage of how one community comes together through the power of music and creativity.

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