We have given you only a taster of what is available in the print version of ‘Black Heritage Today’, which covers October to end of November 2005. Anyone wishing to get a copy can email via: livelistings@aol.com

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Enjoy Black History Month!

Sat 1, 2& 28 Oct
SERVING THE EMPIRE
Films from the Museum’s collection of Commonwealth campaigns in the First World War, with live piano accompaniment. Venue: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth road, London SE1. 2pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0207 416 5320.

Wed 5 Oct
SAM URIAH MORRIS SOCIETY MARY SECOLE
A film to celebrate Mary Seacole whose bicentenary will be celebrated this year. Followed by a lecture from Professor Elizabeth Anionwu. Venue: Harriet Tubman House 136a-142a Lower Clapton Road, London E5. 7pm – 10.30 pm. Adm: FREE.

Sat 8 Oct
FINYE (THE WIND)
A Mali/Frecnh film set in a small village in contemporary Africa,Finye centres on a love affair between an army commander’s daughter and the grandson of a tribal chief. A spirited, sympathetic portrait of a society in transition. Venue: The Barbican, Silk Street, London. 1.30pm. Info: 0845 120 7500.

Wed 12 Oct
A MOVEMENT IN TIME (PG)
Introduced by the Metropolitan Black Police Association. This film chronicles the history of the Association over the past 10 years. It describes the Association’s involvement in the Stephen Lawrence inquiry and examines its activism in tackling racism in the police service. This will be followed by a discussion on the empowerment of Black youth in the capital. Light refreshments will be provided. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Phillip Lane, London N15. 7pm – 8.30pm. Adm: Info: 0208 489 5309.

Wed 12 Oct
THE HARDER THEY COME
Directed by Perry Henzell this film is considered to be one of Jamaica’s greatest exports. Starring Jimmy Cliff, it went down a storm when first shown in the 70s. Venue: Swiss Cottage Central Library, 88 Avenue Road NW3. 7pm-10pm. Adm: FREE (limited seating). Info: 0207 974 6522.

Sat 15 Oct
THE LION OF JUDAH: THE ITALIAN INVASION OF ETHIOPIA
A look at the background and impact of the war. There will also be a screening of the Italian film, Il Cammino degli Eroi (The Way of Heroes), 1936. Venue: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1. 2pm – 4pm. Info: 0207 416 5320.

Fri 21 Oct
UNHEARD VOICES & DA PLAYAS KLUB
Documentary film following four young fathers giving frank & honest views on fatherhood, sex and relationships, stimulating discussion and debate amongst young parent’s young people and health professionals on the male’s perspective of teenage pregnancy and parenthood. Venue: Nettlefold Hall, 1 Norwood High Street, West Norwood, London SE27. 7.30pm. Info: 07956 877 358.

Sun 23 & 30 Oct
FILM AFRICA 05
Sit back and watch a film made by local youth group Platform 1 looking back on an African summer at the Horniman. Venue: Gallery Square Hornimen Museum 100 London Road Forest Hill, London SE23. 2.45pm and 4pm. Info: 0208 699 1872.

Tues 25 Oct
THE REAL ANGEL OF THE CRIMEA
A screening of the acclaimed new drama documentary ‘Mary Seacole: The Real Angel of the Crimea’ (2005). Professor Elizabeth Anionwu, discusses Seacole’s influence on nursing and Black history. Venue: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1. 2pm. Info: 0207 416 5320.

Tues 25, 26 & 27 Oct
AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
An opportunity to see a different film from the African continent every evening for three days in a row. Venue: Neighbourhood Resource Centre, 170 -177 Park Lane, London N17. 5pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 2458.

Wed 26 Oct
BLACK HISTORY THROUGH FILM
Films and talks with the African-Caribbean youth mentoring organization, 100 Black Men. Venue: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1. 2pm – 3.30pm. Info: 0207 416 5320.

Fri 28 Oct
500 YEARS LATER
An award-winning documentary filmed in five continents, across 20 countries. It engages the authentic, retrospective voice, examining the collective Atrocities that uprooted Africans from their culture and homeland. Suitable for family. Venue: Nettlefold Hall, 1 Norwood High Street, West Norwood, London SE27. 7.30pm – 10pm. Adm: £3. Info: 0207 926 8070.

Sat 5 Nov
BUFFALO
A Black & Asian film featuring innovative and exciting short films from new up and coming film makers from all over the country and abroad. Featuring Q&A with film makers, great prizes for best film (chosen by the audience) plus show casing live performances. Venue: Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London SW11. 7pm –10.30pm.