AFTER THE FLOOD: THE CHURCH, SLAVERY AND RECONCILIATION

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The Movement for Justice and Reconciliation presents, AFTER THE FLOOD: THE CHURCH, SLAVERY AND RECONCILIATION.
​This 67 minute feature documentary shows how the 18th century Church became embroiled in chattel slavery. We discover how the Church justified its involvement in the trade and its lasting impact. The film then explores what this means for Christian reconciliation today.

Why After the Flood? The documentary aims to be educational and redemptive, and addresses the historical neglect of slavery in British Christian history. It looks at biblical principles for racial reconciliation in our churches today. This is a pre-requisite for British churches to confront slavery, and necessary to overturn injustices resulting from its legacy. ​
 
​The Movement for Justice and Reconciliation believes that the church must confront racism in all its forms in the Christian community. This requires understanding the roots of its complicity. It also requires showing the route to reconciliation, first for ourselves and, then, for others.  The premiere of ‘After the Flood’ was in London on May 25. 
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“incredibly well made and watchable.” ​​Read the review in Christianity magazine.
“We can’t be the people of God unless we are willing to take a lead in terms of what it means to be fully human.” Listen to an interview with film narrator Prof Robert Beckford.
“If you’re really serious about this anti-racism journey, this is a movie you HAVE to watch.” A review from Birmingham by Rebbecca Hemmings.

“As Christians seek to lead the way in racial reconciliation this film is a critical tool in unpacking important ingredients that made and sustained this cruel, inhumane and evil enterprise. This is crucial viewing”
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Dr Joe Aldred
National Church Leaders Forum, former ecumenist at Churches Together in England

“This film represents a watershed moment for the church. The case for the wrongs of the transatlantic slave trade to be addressed through restitution leading to true reconciliation has been made. I commend this film as a must watch for every person.”

Bishop Mike Royal
General Secretary, Churches Together In England, CTE

“As a Black woman and Christian, I must confess to finding it difficult to reconcile how my faith and the Bible were weaponised by those who enslaved my African forebears in Jamaica. This film offers the opportunity to openly and honestly examine the enduring legacy of colonisation in contemporary society. Such conversations are long overdue. They are the start of a journey to social justice through truth, reconciliation, and reparation.“

Professor Dawn Edge
University of Manchester Academic Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

“Powerful, insightful, thought provoking, educational, challenging, empowering and liberating. A film that simply must be seen.” 

Revd Les Isaac
​President, Ascension Trust

“Challenges the Christian Church to go beyond talking, sermonising, bible quoting and spiritualising to pursue reconciliation in its fullness.”

Revd Ron Nathan
​Minister, AME Church, Barbados.

“Moving and brilliant.  The scholarship, graphics, music and flow of narrative were spot on. I leave the experience both challenged and inspired to teach, preach and heal!“

Dr Eric Lewis Williams Smithsonian Institution, Curator of Religion for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

“The theological rigour in this documentary is unprecedented. After the Flood is clear, insightful, challenging and prophetic. Despite the discomfort I experienced while viewing it, I plan to watch it again and again.”

​Student from Northern Baptist College

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