Three Black Men

*Presented by Good Work Institute* FREE ADMISSION

A feature documentary following visionaries Resmaa Menakem, Bayo Akomolafe, and Orland Bishopy traces the transatlantic slave route in reverse. Their epic voyage takes them from Los Angeles to Salvador da Bahia in Brazil, and finally to Accra in Ghana. These destinations hold crucial pieces of Black history and representations of the forced migration, survival and demise of the millions who crossed the Atlantic.

The mission is to liberate Blackness from the confines of colonialism and captivity, heal from historical trauma, and envision new paths beyond white supremacy. They challenge an oversimplification of Blackness and the stereotypes and entrapments of Black masculinity, and enter spaces to witness the connection between modern realities and historical origins of the Black experience. On their expedition, along with project vision holder Victoria Santos, they collaborate with Black and multi-cultural communities, engaging in discourse, play and ritual combined with artistic and spiritual expressions of resistance and hope.

By bringing together diverse perspectives, and honoring ancestral wisdom, Orland, Resmaa and Bayo seek to inspire new ways to respond to our global challenges by fostering spaces for collective dreaming, healing, and action. By sharing their work across three continents, they’re not only cross-pollinating ideas but also creating a living example of global Black solidarity and intellectual exchange.

Following the screening, Resmaa will be joined by Repa Mekha for a discussion about the film.