Project Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FgUCtaC-HTslUxhijpvxcnCYS4b-jcSl/view?usp=drive_link

Afro Unidad: Roots & Rebellions

Afro-descendants across eight countries reflect on their roots and culture during an international uprising. Unsatisfied with the limited knowledge about their African heritage, some participate in DNA tests to uncover ancient truths about their ancestors. Afro creatives share reflections from Panama, Jamaica, Peru, the USA, Brazil, Nigeria, Argentina, and South Africa in this documentary about unity. Music and dance across the Afro-diaspora provide a rich flavor and soundscape for the film.

  • Amir Whitaker
    Director
  • Amir Whitaker
    Writer
  • Janina Walters
    Producer
  • Amir Whitaker
    Producer
  • Catherine Estrada
    Key Cast
    "Catherine"
  • Kahlila Williams
    Key Cast
    "Kahlila"
  • Amir Whitaker
    Key Cast
    "Amir"
  • Mya Edwards Peña
    Key Cast
  • Janina Walters
    Key Cast
    "Iya Janina"
  • Marcelo Ismael Hung Galloso
    Key Cast
    "Chelo"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Afro Unidad: Raíces y Rebeliones
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    52 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 22, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    4,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Jamaica, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, South Africa, United States
  • Language:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Kuumba Film Festival 2023
    New York
    February 21, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Afro Civilization Fair Film Fest 2023
    Virtual
    Nigeria
    May 13, 2023
  • Afro Unidad Fest Colombia
    Bogota
    Colombia
    November 27, 2022
    Colombia Debut
  • Afro Unidad Fest Peru
    Lima
    Peru
    December 2, 2022
    Peru Premiere
  • Afro Unidad Fest Panama
    Panama City
    Panama
    December 5, 2022
    Panama Premiere
  • Afro Unidad Spain
    Madrid
    Spain
    December 15, 2022
    Europe Premiere
  • Afro Unidad Holland
    Amsterdam
    Netherlands
    December 16, 2022
    Netherlands Premiere
Director Biography - Amir Whitaker

Dr. Amir Whitaker is a human rights lawyer, film director, and founder of the non-profit Project Knucklehead. Amir has traveled to over 20 countries tracing the influence and music of the Afro-diaspora. In the process, he has taught workshops on Hip Hop and Beatmaking in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Jamaica, Guatemala, and other countries. He is the co-founder of the Afro Unidad, a cultural movement that united Afro-descendants around the world through art and justice. Dr. Whitaker is also a published author and his “Encyclopedia of Afro-Diaspora Music '' compiles over 200 styles of Afro music across the Americas. His research also focuses on the criminalization of Afro culture and the drum throughout history and can be viewed at www.afrounity.org. Amir received his doctorate in Educational Psychology from USC, law degree from the University of Miami, and Bachelors from Rutgers University. He currently works as a lawyer for the ACLU of SoCal and previously worked as a researcher at UCLA.

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