Now - 18 Nov
EDUCATIONAL FILMS ON AFRICAN HISTORY
In order to educate the community about its history, much of which has been sidelined, the 100BMOL events take place at least once a month in the London area. All welcomed, especially children, community groups and refugees. A great resource for Key Stages 2-4 (7-16 years) of the National or African curriculum. Venue: Various. Adm: Free - first come, first served. Donations appreciated. Info: etf@100bmol.org.uk

Wed 3 Oct
200 YEARS SINCE THE ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE
A celebratory event, with the screening of Tenants’ video diaries, a short film, poetry and guest speakers. Cultural dishes and entertainment. Venue: Bedale House Supported Housing Scheme, 23 Boyton Road, London N8 7AZ. 12am – 5pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 2335.

Wed 3 & 4 Oct
DARATT (PG)
After 40 years of civil-war in Chad, a political amnesty leads to the killer of a father being freed. In accordance with tradition and the wishes of his grandfather, Atim (Barkai), the victim’s young son wants revenge. His father’s killer, Nassara (Djaoro) turns out to be a kind and religious man who takes his would-be assassin under his wing. Stars: Youssouf Djaoro, Venue: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street , Croydon, CR9 1ET. 8.15pm & 3.05pm. Info: 0208 253 1030.

Thurs 4 Oct
ENSLAVEMENT, RESISTANCE AND TRUTH 2007
Screening of the groundbreaking Maafa Truth 2007 documentary. Q&A session with director, Toyin Agbetu. Venue: Hackney Museum, Technology and Learning Centre, 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ. 4.30pm – 8pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 3500.

Fri 5 Oct
BACK TO AFRICA
A North Londoner’s journey through South Africa. Susan Jarrett introduces this engaging and relevant film by local film-maker Jason Young. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 7pm – 8.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Fri 5 – 7 Oct
SCREENING WEEKENDER
A full weekend of film screenings with Q &A sessions: With Underexposed - a documentary by Alrick Riley on the tribulations of Britain’s first generation of black TV and film stars, forgotten by the mainstream. Venue: Nettlefold Hall, 1 Norwood High Street SE27 9JX. Fri and Sat doors open at 7pm. Sun 3pm. Adm: £3. Info: 0207 926 8070.

Sat 6 – 20 Oct
RIO CINEMA BHM
A programme of films with accompanying talks and performances, celebrating the achievements and uncovering the histories of the black community. Some free screenings schools, over 60s and carers. Venue: Rio Cinema 107 Kingsland High Street. E8 2PB. Info: 0207 241 9410.

Sun 7 Oct
TO SIR WITH LOVE
1966 film directed by James Calvell, in which Sidney Poitier plays a teacher arriving in a failing inner city London school. With Lulu. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU (tube: Whitechapel). 1pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Mon 8 Oct
CLAUDIA JONES
Screening and discussion with Tony Warner about political activist Claudia Jones, the woman who started the Notting Hill Carnival and founded the West Indian Gazette, the first popular newspaper within the Black Community. Venue: Swiss Cottage Library and Gallery, 88 Avenue Road, London NW3 3HA. 6.30pm-7.30pm. Info: 0207 974 6522.

Tues 9, 10 & 11 Oct
AMAZING GRACE (PG)
When 21 year old William Wilberforce (Gruffudd) was elected to the House of Commons, he took up the issue of slavery in an attempt to end the British Empire’s role in the slave trade and establish real justice in the world. Venue: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET. 8.15pm; 2.45pm & 8.15pm. Info: 0208 253 1030.

Wed 10 & 24 Oct
THE BRITISH EMPIRE IN COLOUR FREE!
Free screening of this major historical series that relives the story of the British Empire and contains previously unseen footage of this most significant period of our shared history. Continues Wed 24 Oct. Venue: The Council Chamber, Barking Town Hall, 1 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7LU. 12.30pm -1.30pm. Adm: Free.

Thurs 11 - 14 Oct
AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
A season celebrating FESPACO, Africa’s biggest film festival (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso) with film screenings, Q&A’s with directors and live storytelling. Venue: Institut Francais, 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, SW7 2DT. Varied times. Adm: £7, conc £5. Free Storytelling free. Info: 0207 073 1350.

Fri 12 Oct
A JOURNEY
A short film of Black and Asian immigrants during the 50's - 60's relaying their journey to England and their experiences once they had arrived. Disabled access. Venue: Greenwich Online IT Centre, Langhorne House, Springfield Grove, Charlton, London SE7 7TL. 10am – 12noon, 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 858 3254.

Sun 14 Oct
HOTEL RWANDA
Starring Don Cheadle, based on true events during the Rwandan genocide. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU (tube: Whitechapel). 1pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Sat 13 Oct
MARY SEACOLE: THE REAL ANGEL OF THE CRIMEA
Professor Elizabeth Anionwu, Emeritus Professor of Nursing and Vice-Chairperson of the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal, introduces a drama documentary about the life of the legend. All children accompanied by adult. Venue: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ. 2pm. Info: 0207 091 3034.

Sat 13 Oct
WHO WAS CARTER G WOODSON?
Films and presentation about people (past and present) who paved the way including Dame Jocylen Barrow, a crucial figure in the Campaign against Racial Discrimination which she set up. Venue: Museum in Docklands, West India Quay, London (Docklands Light Railway). Adm: Free Info: www.museumindocklands.org.uk

Sun 14 Oct
SLAVE CATCHERS, SLAVE RESISTERS
A film that details how Africans resisted by open rebellions, running away, the underground railroad, poisoning slavemasters, burning buildings, learning to read, political lobbying and total defiance in the face of death. Venue: The Theatre, National Portrait Gallery, St Martins Lane, Leicester Square, London. 3pm-5.15pm. Adm: Free. Info: www.npg.org.uk

Sun 14 Oct
THE LAST SUPPER
La Ultima Cena screening and discussion that opens a window onto a past, remembered in 2007 by some who celebrate the bicentenary of 'the ending of the slave trade' but who forget that the abolition of slavery was a hard road fought for by slaves. Venue: Renoir, Brunswick Centre, 5 Brunswick Centre, London WC1N 1AF. 10.30am. Adm: £7. Info: 0207 8378402.

Sun 14 Oct
SLAVE CATCHERS, SLAVE RESISTERS
America is one of the richest countries in the world mostly because it benefited from hundreds of years of forced labour. This film details how Africans resisted by open rebellions and reveals the extraordinary lengths that white Americans went to suppress African people. Venue: Central London (to be confirmed). 3pm-5.15pm. Adm: Free - first come, first served. Info: etf@100bmol.org.uk

Wed 17 Oct
GUILTY OR INNOCENT OF USING THE N WORD
This award winning documentary explores questions and issues around the derogatory 'N' word. The film will be introduced by director Bhavna Malkani with a Q&A session. Venue: Central Library Lecture Theatre, Phillimore Walk, London W8 7RX. 7pm - 8.30pm. Adm: Free, adv booking. Info: 0207 361 3844.

Fri 19 Oct
DA PLAYAS KLUB
Noh Budget Films present: Da Playas Klub. Performances, Film, live music spoken word and lots of audience participation, discussion and debate– a fun packed evening based around sexual health issues amongst young men. Venue: Nettlefold Hall, 1 Norwood High Street SE27 9JX. 7.30pm. Info: Tony Cealy at Noh Budget Films 07956 877 358.

Wed 17 & 18 Oct
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS (12A)
True-life story of Chris Gardner (Will Smith), who raised himself up to become a millionaire stockbroker. Stars: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton. Venue: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET. 8.15pm & 2.30pm. Adm: £6.80, £4.50, under 12’s £3. Info: 0208 253 1030.

Wed 18 Oct
I HAVE A DREAM
A film about Dr Martin Luther King Jr, exploring how his idea, beliefs and methods evolved in the face of the rapidly changing climate of the civil right movement. Venue: Woodside Day Centre, 57 White Hart Lane, Wood Green, N22 5SJ. From 1pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 888 5245.

Thurs 18 Oct
THE CHALLENGE
Local filmmakers and winners of the BHM Short Film Challenge screen their winning work and panel a Q&A. Venue: The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8, 4AG. 7.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 692 4446.

Fri 19 Oct
CHECK-OUT THE BEAT
Music and dance, featuring film clips from rare recordings and archival footage from late 1950s/60s: brilliant artists like Sammy Davis Jr, Billy Eckstine, Nat King Cole, and Della Rose. Refreshments provided. Venue: Woodside Day Centre, 57 White Hart Lane, Wood Green, N22 5SJ. From 1pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 888 5245.

Fri 19 Oct
A JOURNEY
A short film of Black and Asian immigrants during the 50's / 60's will be shown relaying their journey to England and their experiences once they had arrived. Venue: Greenwich Online IT Centre, Langhorne House, Springfield Grove, Charlton, SE7 7TL. 10am – 12noon, 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 858 3254

Sun 21 Oct
THE COLOR PURPLE
Steven Spielberg’s 1985 film based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel focussing on racial and sexual discrimination in the early 1900s. Starring Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. (tube: Whitechapel). 1pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Sun 21 Oct
SUNDAY MORNING PICTURE SHOW
Screening an independent feature from a local filmmaker, followed by Cutting East, a short film night and open deck session celebrating East London’s home grown talent. Venue: People Show Studios, Pollard Row, Bethnal Green, E2 6NB (tube: Bethnal Green). 2.30pm – 7pm. Adm: £5. Info: 0207 364 7920.

Mon 22 Oct
BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOVIE TIME
A film screening followed by a topical discussion, by Simba Youth Project. Refreshments available, suitable for 13 years plus. Venue: Simba Family Association, 48- 50 Artillery Place, Woolwich SE18 4AB. 4pm – 7pm. Adm: Free for those wearing traditional African dress. (donations welcome), booking required. Info: 0208 317 0451 / 07961 65 11 66.

Tues 23 Oct
MALCOLM X
Spike Lee’s 1992 biographical film starring Denzel Washington. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Canary Wharf, Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5RB (tube: Canary Wharf, DLR: Canary Wharf). 2pm – 5pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Thurs 25 Oct
FILM: BAMAKO
Set against the backdrop of overwhelming economic strife, a couple – Melée (Aissa Maiga) and Chaka (Djénéba Koné) – struggle to keep peace in their marriage, while neighbours hold a mock trial in the town courtyard to hold the IMF and World Bank accountable for creating such hardship in Africa. Venue: West Green Learning Centre, Park View Academy, West Green Road (next to Downhills Park), London, N15 3RB. 7pm. Adm: Free.

Thurs 25 Oct
CARMEN JONES (1954) FILM SHOWING
Have a free night out at the movies for this classic - Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte star in this retelling of Bizet’s Carmen. Venue: Nettlefold Hall, 1 Norwood High Street SE27 9JX. 7pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 926 8070.

Fri 26 Oct
RACING STRIPES
2005 film directed by Frederick Du Chau. An abandoned zebra grows up believing he is a racehorse. Full disabled access. For all ages (under 5s accompanied). Venue: Idea Store Bow, Gladstone Place, Bow, E3 5ES (tube: Mile End, DLR: Bow Church).
10am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Fri 26 Oct
KIRIKOU AND THE SORCERESS
Lush 1998 animation film from France, directed by Michel Ocelot. Full disabled access. For all ages (under 5s accompanied). Venue: Idea Store Bow, Gladstone Place, Bow, E3 5ES (tube: Mile End, DLR: Bow Church). 2pm – 4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Sat 27 Oct
DREAMGIRLS
Musical film about the Detroit music scene set in the 1960s and 1970s starring Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles and Eddie Murphy. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Canary Wharf, Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5RB (tube: Canary Wharf, DLR: Canary Wharf). 2pm – 5pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Sat 27 Oct- 4 Nov
GHANAIAN FILM FESTIVAL
A week-long film festival run. Venues: The Arcola Theatre and Rio Cinema, East London. Adm: Free – first come first served. Info: www.arcolatheatre.com

Sun 28 Oct
THE HARDER THEY COME
1972 Jamaican crime film directed by Perry Henzell. Starring reggae singer Jimmy Cliff. Great soundtrack. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU (tube: Whitechapel). 1pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Sun 28 Oct
TSOTSI
Gavin Hood’s 2005 film update of Athol Fugard’s novel of disaffected youth set in a South African township, starring Presley Chweneyagae. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Bow, Gladstone Place, Bow, E3 5ES (tube: Mile End, DLR: Bow Church). 1pm – 3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Sun 28 Oct
THE THREE DUMAS
Grandson of a slave, the writer Alexandre Dumas and his son experienced extraordinary times. Discover their story in this groundbreaking film. Full disabled access. Venue: Museum in Docklands, 1 Warehouse, Hertsmere Road, West India Quay, E14 4AL (tube: Canary Wharf, DLR: West India Quay). 3pm – 5pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0870 444 3855.

Tues 30 Oct
AFRICA’S GREATEST RESOURCE
The documentary centres around Thomas Peters, who was sold into slavery at the age of 22, worked on a plantation in America, and then fought with the British in the American War of Independence. Followed by questions and answers with the film maker Steve O Taylor. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 7.00pm - 8.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Tues 30 Oct
BHM – FILM NIGHT: PRESSURE
Horrace Ové’s landmark film Pressure (1975). Hailed as the first black feature film, Pressure is a hard-hitting, honest document of the plight of disenchanted British born black youths. Plus debate. (cert 15). Venue: Thresholds Centre, Helby Road, (Off Kings Avenue), SW4. 7pm -10pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 678 5900.

Wed 31 Oct
AFRICA’S GREATEST RESOURCE
African Diaries in Focus stages a film documentary to mark the Bicentenary.. Presented by Steve Taylor. Venue: Hackney Central Library, 1 Reading Lane. E8 1GQ. 6 – 8.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 2542

NOVEMBER

Sat 3 Nov
BLACK HISTORY CHALLENGE: THE FINALS
The colonialists have a habit of telling us that when they arrived they put us into history. Liberation for us is to take back our destiny and our history. Venue: Museum in Docklands, West India Quay, London (Docklands Light Railway/Jubilee). 11am-5.15pm. Info: www.museumindocklands.org.uk

Sat 3 Nov
GOODBYE UNCLE TOM
It’s not an accident that positive black films are put on TV at 11.30pm, 2am or that African cinema releases are on screen for a week at most. Most films on slavery skim over the realities of what Europeans did to force Africans to work for nothing all day long. This film puts the 1970's fight for equality into context. Plus post film discussion. Venue: BFI Southbank, Belvedere Rd, London SE1(tube/train: Waterloo station). 2pm-6pm. Adm: £6, conc £5. Info: www.bfi.org.uk

Sat 17 Nov
EVENT: AFRICAN HEROES OF WORLD WAR 2
African and Indian troops did most of the fighting against the Japanese in WW2 but their stories have been erased by British historians. Film on how and where African-American troops were lynched in England between 1939-45; Film on African and Asian troops in Burma; Biyi Bandele author of Burma Boy will relate the stories he recorded from Veterans from East and West Africa; Somali and Jamaican war veterans interviewed by local youth. Venue: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Rd SE1 (tube: Lambeth North). 11am-5pm. Adm: Free first come, first served. Info: www.iwm.org.uk

Sat 17 Nov
AFRICAN HEROES OF WORLD WAR 2
African and Indian troops did most of the fighting against the Japanese in WW2 but their stories have been erased by British historians. Biyi Bandele, author of Burma Boy will relate the stories he recorded from veterans from East and West Africa; Somali and Jamaican war veterans are interviewed by local youth. Venue: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road SE1 (Getting there: Lambeth North Tube). 11am-5pm. Adm: £free, first come, first served. Info: www.iwm.org.uk

Sun 18 Nov
SLAVE CATCHERS, SLAVE RESISTERS
America is one of the richest countries in the world mostly because it benefited from hundreds of years of forced labour. This film reveals the extraordinary lengths that white Americans went to in order to suppress African people by terrorism, torture, murder, brainwashing, rape and unjust laws which still have an effect to this day. Venue: Museum in Docklands, West India Quay, London (Docklands Light Railway). Adm: Free. 3pm - 5.15pm. Info: www.museumindocklands.org.uk

Thurs 22 Nov
FROM WHEN YOU WERE BLACK – YOU WERE OUT
This seminal film made in the early ‘80s recounts the experiences of the Black community of Ladbroke Grove. Interviews with key players describe the arrival of early settlers, the ‘race riots’ of 1958. With Colin Prescod and Q&A session. Venue: Central Library Lecture Theatre, Phillimore Walk, London, W8 7RX. 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Adm: Free, adv booking. Info: 0207 361 3844.