US Embassy to show four-part documentary

Beginning today at 5:30 p.m., The United States Embassy will be showing a powerful four-part documentary as part of its Black History Month celebrations.

The documentary, entitled Africans In America, will continue on Wednesday February 9, 16 and 23 and will be viewed at The Karl Hendrickson Auditorium, Jamaica College.

The first part, 'The Terrible Transformation', will be introduced by Rupert Lewis, Professor of Political Thought, Department of Government, University of the West Indies (UWI) and a Jamaican Fulbright Scholar.

For the light-hearted, the embassy released a warning in a press release announcing the free showings.

"This film series includes some graphic illustrations that some may find disturbing. It is not suitable for young children," read the release.

There will also be light refreshments (drinks, cookies, etc) for sale at Mothers (adjoining the auditorium) on the school compound.

Ample seating and secure parking will be available.

Chapter Two, which will be shown on February 9, is called Revolution and will be presented by retired professor, Patrick Bryan.

Bryan comes from the Department of History and Archaeology at the UWI.

Brotherly Love, the third chapter of the presentation, will be presented by Dr Jermaine McCalpin, a lecturer in The Department of Government at the UWI.

Dr Matthew Smith, a senior lecturer in the Department of History and Archaeology at the UWI, will present Judgement Day, the fourth chapter.