A Moment With...Haile Gerima

In this University of Maryland at College Park video, Haile Gerima shares his experiences in filmmaking and the uphill battle that independent filmmakers face. What struggles do independent filmmakers face in bringing projects to fruition? Gerima talks about these issues, his film 'Sankofa,' a widely acclaimed movie about slavery, and the influence his Ethiopian heritage has on his work.

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[sieruefrem]

Amazing man! He makes me proud to be Ethiopian.

[madastonniesuh]

I just downloaded this interview. I loved it.

[selassiay1]

Professor Haile is a talented man. I liked this interview, and in particular his direct answer to what he was asked for, without the need to appease anyone. That was what he is, for he said “I am not a clown, I am not an entertainer”

[Shimels Eshetu]

I love it toooooo



[RUTHHAILE1]

Oh wow Ato Haile Girma betam betam dis yemil Aemiro niw yalot. I just reliazed that you are so much like me in your way of thinkng. I know about th Maruens of Jamica and I have really always wanted to do more research on them about theHaitians as well. You are one of my best Film makers. I never knew your kind of people exizited and I'm extatic that you are Ethiopian also in that way you tell my story. th movie TEZA was the stroy of my whole childhood. even the actores resembled my whole family

[111keanna]

This is Great.... Amazing!!!!! Thanks for share.

[1extenderpro]

worth watching this video.

[theDrewid]

but i think that that's what really exciting to me about DC, there's a lot of potential to make real changes and make DC's black & hispanic populations even more prosperous (w/o gentrification). So, I'd say DC is the place to be if you're interested in community issues.

[theDrewid]

i'd say there is a very strong black community here, definitely, and it's also a diverse black community, so there are the more capitalistically-minded black people here, but also the more earthy, wholistic folks (which is more where i lie on the spectrum) and everyone in between. there are a wealth of things to do to get involved in bettering your community (activism, volunteering, art, etc.). it's not perfect though, there is a lot of poverty here and systemic obstacles

[TRESBELA]

DC huh? Does this city exhibit a strong black community? I imagine so. I'm asking because I plan to move there next Fall for grad school. Please share your experiences about living there. Currently I live in Atlanta and am so ready to leave the South. This city in general is very vapid and lacks any true depth.