AFTER THE FLOOD: THE CHURCH, SLAVERY AND RECONCILIATION
The Movement for Justice and Reconciliation presents, AFTER THE FLOOD: THE CHURCH, SLAVERY AND RECONCILIATION.
This new feature documentary shows how the 18th century Church became embroiled in chattel slavery. We discover how the Church justified its involvement in the trade and its lasting impact. The film then explores what this means for Christian reconciliation today.
This new feature documentary shows how the 18th century Church became embroiled in chattel slavery. We discover how the Church justified its involvement in the trade and its lasting impact. The film then explores what this means for Christian reconciliation today.
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Why After the Flood? The documentary aims to be educational and redemptive, and addresses the historical neglect of slavery in British Christian history. It looks at biblical principles for racial reconciliation in our churches today. This is a pre-requisite for British churches to confront slavery, and necessary to overturn injustices resulting from its legacy.
The Movement for Justice and Reconciliation believes that the church must confront racism in all its forms in the Christian community. This requires understanding the roots of its complicity. It also requires showing the route to reconciliation, first for ourselves and, then, for others.
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The next screening of After the Flood: the church, slavery and reconciliation will be in Manchester on July 12. Tickets are available here for £5 (+booking fee. Please note tickets 'on the door' will be £10). The screening will be followed by a Q&A with a panel of special guests. Screenings in other cities are being planned for the summer and will be listed here when details are confirmed. Can you help bring this film to your city or church? Email for more information. Read about the premiere in London on May 25. ‘After the Flood' will be available on general release from later in the year.
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"As Christians seek to lead the way in racial reconciliation this film is a critical tool in unpacking important ingredients that made and sustained this cruel, inhumane and evil enterprise. This is crucial viewing"
Dr Joe Aldred National Church Leaders Forum, former ecumenist at Churches Together in England |
"Moving and brilliant. The scholarship, graphics, music and flow of narrative were spot on. I leave the experience both challenged and inspired to teach, preach and heal!"
Dr Eric Lewis Williams Smithsonian Institution, Curator of Religion for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. |
"This film represents a watershed moment for the church. The case for the wrongs of the transatlantic slave trade to be addressed through restitution leading to true reconciliation has been made. I commend this film as a must watch for every person."
Bishop Mike Royal General Secretary, Churches Together In England, CTE |
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"Challenges the Christian Church to go beyond talking, sermonising, bible quoting and spiritualising to pursue reconciliation in its fullness."
Revd Ron Nathan Minister, AME Church, Barbados. |
"Powerful, insightful, thought provoking, educational, challenging, empowering and liberating. A film that quite simply must be seen."
Revd Les Isaac President, Ascension Trust |
"The theological rigour in this documentary is unprecedented. After the Flood is clear, insightful, challenging and prophetic. Despite the discomfort I experienced while viewing it, I plan to watch it again and again."
Student from Northern Baptist College |