The Menelik Shabazz Blog
Scroll down for news and stories about the films as told by the late Menelik Shabazz, plus updates about related projectsNews and Updates
The stories included in these blog posts are included as they were first told by Menelik Shabazz over the course of his filmmaking career
WATCH | Menelik Shabazz: For The People – Panel Discussion at BFI
Menelik Shabazz: For The People bfi event Watch the panel discussion from friends and colleague of Menelik Shabazz exploring his work and legacy as well as memories of working with him.
Menelik Shabazz: For The People | BFI Event
Join Menelik's family, friends and collaborators for a commemorative day of illustrated talks and film screenings at the BFI Southbank. During the day we’ll present some of his lesser-known work, and finish with a rare screening of Time and Judgement. The event takes...
Back On Set with Spirits Return
It’s a fabulous feeling to be once again making a film. The Spirits Return journey started with avision to make a documentary drama about ancient Zimbabwe, it’s now a movie. It’s feelslike another Burning An Illusion, with a central female character on a journey....
BFI Hosts Burning an Illusion 40th Anniversary Q&A
The Story of Lover’s Rock: Story Behind the Film
At first the idea for a film never crossed my mind. It was a process that began with seeing an advert for the The Lovers Rock Gala Awards in the Voice newspaper. The line-up read like a ‘who’s who’ of Lovers Rock artists.
Pharaohs Unveiled: Story Behind the Film
From early in my teens and through most of my life, I set out to find the truth through books and visits to Egypt. Pharaohs Unveiled is the culmination of a quest to find the truth about ancient African history. Early awakenings From early in my teens and through most...