1745 Film

Synopsis

Set in the Scottish Highlands, 1745 follows two enslaved African sisters in their quest for freedom. Pursued by their master against an epic, elemental backdrop, they must take strength from within and from each other.

This screening will be followed by a panel discussion on the legacy of the slave trade in Scotland.

Curated by Ailsa Cole as part of the Reviving Scotland’s Black History programme, supported by the Coalition of Racial Equality and Rights and funded by BEMIS Scotland via the ‘2017 Year of History Heritage and Archaeology’. This is a partnership between BEMIS Scotland and the Scottish Government to facilitate diverse, multicultural celebrations.

 

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Included Films

• The Crying Conch
• The Transatlantic Slave Trade Acknowledged