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saw it over the weekend & all i can say is wow!!!
hopefully the sleeping giant is awakening...
up you mighty race!
like the one garvey say
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An official selection in the 2008 American Black Film Festival and nominated for Best documentary filmmakers Stafford U. Bailey and Judy Thayer-Bailey present a groundbreaking new film that takes a heartfelt look at the emotional journey of a group of African Americans who called it quits in the U.S. to start a new life in South Africa.
The film plunges into the lives of a group of African Americans who have come to South Africa to find the American dream. These ex-pats have discovered that America is not the only land of opportunity. The boundaries that many of them faced in the US don’t exist in South Africa. We follow these modern day globetrotters all over the country and tour their amazing homes. From an 11,000 sq ft. house that overlooks the Indian Ocean to a 30,000 sq ft. mansion that sits on 700 acres. This film is funny, heartwarming and passionate. It will take you by surprise and leave you deeply moved.
20 Four 7 Productions has been involved in producing innovative programming for over a decade. Stafford has produced and directed such critically acclaimed documentaries as A Laugh, A Tear; The Other Side of Victory; and The Black Road to Hollywood. While in South Africa in 2005, Bailey saw a growing number of African Americans relocating to the region. Following further research, he discovered that African Americans looking for opportunities in other countries was on the rise and no major documentary covering this topic was being made or was planned. So, in 2006 he began production for a series of documentaries that explores this trend.
“When it comes to Africa, most of what is shown on television and reported in newspapers is negative. However, there is another side and most African Americans are unaware of what Africa truly has to offer, opportunity and an incredible lifestyle,” said Bailey.
BLACKS WITHOUT BORDERS takes an eye-opening look at what it is like to live, work and play in South Africa. In their words you hear emotional stories of hardship, sacrifice and great rewards.
“Everyone who sees this film will be inspired and probably want to move to South Africa or at least visit this amazing country,” said Judy. This film documents a day in the life of these Americans, examines what they are doing and how they have adjusted to a third world country as well as how they are giving back to a country that has given them so much. The DVD includes: Home Tours, Deleted Scenes, Extra Interviews, A Wine & Food tour, An Index of South African Contacts, a Photo Gallery and the Original Trailer.
We are very excited to be able to share these fascinating stories of real people who took a chance and ventured out into the unknown to carve out their own American dream on foreign soil.
http://www.africanloft.com/blacks-witho ... th-africa/
hopefully the sleeping giant is awakening...
up you mighty race!
like the one garvey say
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An official selection in the 2008 American Black Film Festival and nominated for Best documentary filmmakers Stafford U. Bailey and Judy Thayer-Bailey present a groundbreaking new film that takes a heartfelt look at the emotional journey of a group of African Americans who called it quits in the U.S. to start a new life in South Africa.
The film plunges into the lives of a group of African Americans who have come to South Africa to find the American dream. These ex-pats have discovered that America is not the only land of opportunity. The boundaries that many of them faced in the US don’t exist in South Africa. We follow these modern day globetrotters all over the country and tour their amazing homes. From an 11,000 sq ft. house that overlooks the Indian Ocean to a 30,000 sq ft. mansion that sits on 700 acres. This film is funny, heartwarming and passionate. It will take you by surprise and leave you deeply moved.
20 Four 7 Productions has been involved in producing innovative programming for over a decade. Stafford has produced and directed such critically acclaimed documentaries as A Laugh, A Tear; The Other Side of Victory; and The Black Road to Hollywood. While in South Africa in 2005, Bailey saw a growing number of African Americans relocating to the region. Following further research, he discovered that African Americans looking for opportunities in other countries was on the rise and no major documentary covering this topic was being made or was planned. So, in 2006 he began production for a series of documentaries that explores this trend.
“When it comes to Africa, most of what is shown on television and reported in newspapers is negative. However, there is another side and most African Americans are unaware of what Africa truly has to offer, opportunity and an incredible lifestyle,” said Bailey.
BLACKS WITHOUT BORDERS takes an eye-opening look at what it is like to live, work and play in South Africa. In their words you hear emotional stories of hardship, sacrifice and great rewards.
“Everyone who sees this film will be inspired and probably want to move to South Africa or at least visit this amazing country,” said Judy. This film documents a day in the life of these Americans, examines what they are doing and how they have adjusted to a third world country as well as how they are giving back to a country that has given them so much. The DVD includes: Home Tours, Deleted Scenes, Extra Interviews, A Wine & Food tour, An Index of South African Contacts, a Photo Gallery and the Original Trailer.
We are very excited to be able to share these fascinating stories of real people who took a chance and ventured out into the unknown to carve out their own American dream on foreign soil.
http://www.africanloft.com/blacks-witho ... th-africa/
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