Watershed Sunday Brunch & BEHIND THE RAINBOW Sun 31 Oct 11am

Have brunch before BEHIND THE RAINBOW, a fascinating insight into South Africa’s transformation from revolution to democracy. Watch the fight: educated thinker vs man of the people. Can the pursuit of power lead a once idealistic movement to the same dictatorship it has overthrown?

Thabo Mbeki, an educated intellectual, succeeded Mandela as President in 1999. He transformed South Africa econcomically, but was forced to resign accused of interfering with the corruption trial of Jacob Zuma. Zuma, despite little formal education, was popular with the Trade Unions, the Communist Party and the women’s and youth leagues of the ANC ruling party. In May 2009 Jacob Zuma was sworn in as President of South Africa

Behind the Rainbow follows these two men, brothers-in-arms under Apartheid, whose  duel for power threatened to tear apart the ANC and the country, as the poor desperately sought hope in change and the elite fought for the spoils of victory. Film tickets £7/£5.50 Brunch £7.25/£4.95

AFRIKA EYE OPENING NIGHT PARTY FRI 29 0CT WATERSHED

Our opening night party  

will definitely start with a bang! We'll have EXPLOSIVE NZAKOMBA firing us up with Congolese energy vibrating through their guitars and high spirited dancing while DJs AFROMIKE hit the pulse of highlife, jit-jive, soukous, and afrobeat. Dance the night away to the sounds of Africa and enjoy our celebration of its rhythms, colours, creativity and expression! 

Opening night film ticket includes party. Film 8.30pm Party 10.30pm

Available Watershed booking office or online www.watershed.co.uk 

Afrika Eye's 'Super Saturday' 5-a-side Football Tournament Sat 23 Oct 2pm

Netham Park, Avonvale Road, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9RN 

A fun day for family and kids with football, food and film!!

We begin with a 5-a-side football tournament between teams representing a vast cultural diversity, reminiscent of the South African World Cup!  Matches in the lovely Netham Park are followed by a film in the new Pavilion. YELLOW CARD (88 mins) is  set in Harare, Zimbabwe and follows 17 year old footballing sensation, Tiyane. Though his  path to success is fraught with problems, it's also filled with hope, happiness and love. As you watch, eat a delicious  African meal that continues the theme of African representation. 

Register a team (£20 cheque or PO to Afrika Eye, 17 Cotham Side, Bristol BS6 5TP) or just come and enjoy the fun, the park and the film. Watch the football and film for free, food £3/£1.50 for children.

Full programme announcement!!!!

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Our programme’s ready! A HOT mix of films about music, injustice, South Africa and football.

Full details on programme tab.

Celebrate 50 years of Nigerian independence …

 A Slice of Fela Sun 31 Oct 15:30

Dir: Gerard Schmidt 2010 USA 53 mins

The story of legendary Afrobeat musician and political icon  Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, with excerpts from documentaries and recorded concerts. His red-hot music dealt with the political and social issues threatening him and many other Nigerians. Hugely influential, the music spread across Africa and through Black Power movements  in America. Screening followed by a talk which will include the personal recollections of Rikki Stein, Fela’s long time manager. Presented in collaboration with THE NEW BLACK

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