Garveyism in ‘Mainstream’ TV and Film: Time and Judgement

The pioneering UK-based Afrikan film maker Menelik Shabazz made his transition into the ancestral realm just a few days ago on the 28th of this month. Deepest and heartfelt condolences go out to his loved ones, family and friends in what must be a difficult and challenging time as they come to terms with the physical departure of this family man and dynamic creative force.  Amongst his classic works are the documentary productions, Blood Ah Go Run and a showcase of his directorial prowess in, Time and Judgement: Diary of a 400 year Exile.

Time and Judgement has been an informative staple and standard-bearing classic UK documentary filmmaking for decades. With eye-opening glimpses of Afrikan life in the UK and around the Afrikan world, this film puts motion to experiences that are largely left out of the mainstream media continuum and largely void in mainstream academic curricular for ready Afrikan access.

There are several aspects of Garveyism that are explicitly brought to fore within the film’s imagery and through statements made within the film. There are also persons and organs that are influenced or inspired by Marcus Garvey that are represented in this classic media production that holds many lessons.  

  Many years ago Menelik graciously showcased a showing of this film with a question and answer session at the request of this author where he discussed aspects of his powerful journey as a filmmaker. Afrikan souls in attendance were able to have meaningful conversation with him, obtain copies of his various productions on dvd, exchange details and so on.    

The mainstream media arena is riddled with challenges. Still, this film has been revisited a number of times in formal discussion settings over the years within this arena and despite the ‘undercover’ disruptive efforts of others by proxy, the exposure to informative content had been of great help to those genuinely on the path of Afrikan betterment. Especially those who had joined in on the genuine path of elevation for the first time.

May Menelik rest in power and may his inspirational efforts in media inspire great independent works in this and future generations of Afrikan souls whether souls are becoming aware for the first time or otherwise.  

 The observance of Musa Msimu takes place during the month of so-called August and is a wonderful time to celebrate the mighty example of Marcus Garvey and the Movement that he created led in order for future generations of Afrikans to have their guide for complete freedom and nationhood. Musa Msimu is a part of the Afrikan Cultural calendar of the Universal Royal Afrikan Nation (URAN).

The Universal Royal Afrikan Nation (URAN) is an Afrikan-centred spiritual and cultural mission for ascendancy that embodies living spiritually and culturally rooted life. To find out more about URAN and its spiritual-cultural mission for liberty and nationhood click here. The exquisite URAN pendant can be obtained online by clicking here.

The important book entitled: From Musa to Afrikan Fundamentalism – The Afrikan Spiritual Essence of Marcus Garvey is available to purchase online here. The book trailer can be accessed by clicking here.

In his capacity as an Afrikan-centred spiritual cultural practitioner this author is available for further learning in this regard and also for the carrying out of ceremonies such as naming and name reclamation. For details please click here.

Afrikan World Studies programmes are important forms of study in understanding the Afrikan experience. There are a range of subjects covered on these programmes including History, Creative Production, Psychology and Religion. To find out more about these learning programmes please click here. For the video promo for these learning programmes click here.

At nominal cost, also consider acquisition of an a4 laminate poster of articulations by this author when visiting the Yemanja institution to enrol, consult, learn, gather or otherwise.

Also, visit www.u-ran.org for links to Afrikan liberation Love radio programme on Universal Royal Afrikan Radio online.