{
  "id": 18931684,
  "title": "How African philosophies inspired a new approach to staging film festivals in Manchester",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/how-african-philosophies-inspired-a-new-approach-to-staging-film",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T12:00:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian",
    "slug": "the-guardian",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/nov/08/african-philosophies-see-my-world-film-festival-manchester"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "See My World, a film festival celebrating pan-African thought through film, poetry and dance, is set to take place in Manchester on 21 November. This event builds on the legacy of the 1945 Pan-African Congress and the 80th anniversary commemorations. Tunde Adekoya, CEO and artistic director, explains that the festival draws inspiration from various pan-African philosophies, including those of Kenyan writers John Mbiti and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o. Mbiti emphasized the importance of connecting African religions with Christianity, while Ngũgĩ argued against cultural and economic conquest by European powers, advocating for the use of African languages. The festival showcases films, documentaries, exhibitions, and workshops, aiming to challenge traditional film festival structures and make films accessible to a diverse audience.",
  "summary": "See My World, an event highlighting the pan-African thought via film, poetry and dance, builds on momentum sparked by local activists and creatives African philosophies including exploring how lessons from the past can shape the present and near future have inspired a film festival coming to Manchester. See My World , a day dedicated to independent creators from across the African diaspora in the…",
  "key_points": [
    "See My World festival in Manchester on 21 November celebrates pan-African thought.",
    "Inspired by Kenyan writers John Mbiti and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s philosophies.",
    "Challenges traditional film festival structures for broader accessibility."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}