Can animation be an effective way of telling African/black stories?

[Milk]

There's a lot of events that have happened in African/black history that some black people are not aware of (especially the young population). This includes the Moors in Europe, the Mali Empire, Kingdom of Kongo and more. A lot these events can be used as a basis for a storyline in animated film/series.

I think an entertaining animated film/series could be provide black people with an insentive for deep research into their history (not just the transatlantic slave era) and become enlightened about their history.

What do guys think?

 

[BlackStarLine]

Like this

 

[Bawon Samedi]

Why wouldn't it?

 

[Milk]

Like this

Yep, like that.

There's a guy on youtube (TechNubian1), who has a similar concept called the Black Archaeologist...



The animation and voice acting might not be amazing, but I think he has a good foundation to build on. I'm assuming he just needs more funding for his projects.

Why wouldn't it?

No reason. I'm just asking because people suggest better avenues to tell stories (fiction or non-fiction) based on African/black history.

 

[BlackStarLine]

Yep, like that.

There's a guy on youtube (TechNubian1), who has a similar concept called the Black Archaeologist...



The animation and voice acting might not be amazing, but I think he has a good foundation to build on. I'm assuming he just needs more funding for his projects.

I like his concept more than the other one. Yeah I agree good starting point.

 

[feelosofer]

Man, it looks like the Magic Schoolbus, but I can't hate on anything that teaches kids about Ancient Africa.

 

[Nomadum]

There's a lot of events that have happened in African/black history that some black people are not aware of (especially the young population). This includes the Moors in Europe, the Mali Empire, Kingdom of Kongo and more. A lot these events can be used as a basis for a storyline in animated film/series.

I think an entertaining animated film/series could be provide black people with an insentive for deep research into their history (not just the transatlantic slave era) and become enlightened about their history.

What do guys think?

Good idea, I think through animation you can rely a more detailed and vivid story. I'd definitely check it out.

 

[Kitsch]

Most definitely.

 

[mbewane]

For sure. Teaching takes many forms and giving something the kids can look up to/relate is extremely important. Doesn't even have to only be real history. Evry nation is built on myths, and animation/cartoons are part of that.

 

[Red Shield]

Not seeing why it wouldn't be.

 

[Milk]

Also, does anyone here have any experience of producing an animated movie (share your experience)? Is it something that can be done independently?

 

[Jimi Swagger]

Yep. Karyn Parsons (Hilary from Fresh Prince) and friends have been trying this for over a decade with her Sweet Blackberry Foundation with books and recently did a kickstarter to bring stories to animation. I remember reading about it a while ago an wondered why it never gained traction. She's a Hollywood actress and not some obscure film school graduate.

Maybe in another generation or two as more non-Whites with direction and vision gain control text and media. Baby steps. We are just getting to the point where White co-workers don't when gifting their children "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughter" or refer to The Wiz as the "other" Wizard of Oz movie.

 

[LevelUp]

Don't see why it can't.

 

[Jatigi]

It probably is more important to target children than anyone else. If your interest was never sparked early, you are very unlikely to start looking into something like that at an older age.

 

[Afrodroid]

I think that movies range are more efective way to spread knowledge and reach more people across the world no matter the age.

We need both, with more children watching our story and growing consciously better.