The Pan-African Festival of Algiers

This enthralling documentary presents the first gathering of Africa’s independent voices, from the spheres of politics and culture, as well as voices from around the world in support of it. Klein’s film is a kaleidoscopic document of the 12-day event that took place in Algiers as part of a celebration of African identity and culture. Klein’s team on the project included Sarah Maldoror, as well as French cinematographer and filmmaker Pierre Lhomme, and Algerian directors Mohamed Slimane Riad and Ahmed Lallem, among others. It combined music by the likes of Miriam Makeba, Nina Simone and Archie Shepp, alongside Maya Angelou, Stokely Carmichael and key leader of Africa’s post-colonial governments. See other screenings of The Pan-African Festival of Algiers.