500 Years Later

Everyone should experience 500 Years Later. This film is not only educational, but eye-opening and hopeful. 500 Years later is an informative journey through Pan-African history ending with a fresh outlook to combat an ongoing struggle.

The film begins by celebrating the richly diverse, thriving continent of Africa and demystifies the perception of pre-colonial life. Simultaneously revealing and condemning the horrific nature of enslavement, 500 years later wastes no time in confronting the relevant social issues confronting the African Diaspora. Intertwining both formally educated scholars and public opinions, people fresh with youth, and the wisdom of the elders, there are a variety of opinions and suggestions on how to uplift our global community. 500 years later places the emphasis on a worldwide responsibility and provides an honest portrayal of a historical viewpoint underrepresented, until now.

Unlike other documentaries, 500 Years Later kept my attention with not only the content, but also the beautiful cinematography shot around the world and the relevant artwork from both contemporary and historical sources. The soundtrack also evokes emotion and enhances the impact of the film as a whole.

The rich content on every level is almost overwhelming and for that reason, I suggest you see it more than once, or you may miss something. Watching this emotional journey should be a requirement for everyone in the world. I recommend that you see this film!