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Africa A Voyage of Discovery

1984

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EP1 Different But Equal Apr 30, 1984

Episode 1; aired Mon, Apr 30, 1984. This film series won Davidson the Gold Award from the International Film and Television Festival of New York in 1984. He also won various other awards for this documentary.

EP2 Mastering a Continent May 07, 1984

Basil Davidson looks at three communities which have created a viable way of life in a hostile environment; the Pokot cattle herders in northern Kenya, the people of Sukur, and the Dogon of Mali, famous for their dancing.

EP3 Caravans of Gold May 14, 1984

Episode 3 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984. This is shared for educational purposes only.

EP4 Kings and Cities May 21, 1984

Episode 4 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.

EP5 The Bible and the Gun May 28, 1984

Episode 5 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.

EP6 This Magnificent African Cake Jun 04, 1984

Episode 6 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984

EP7 The Rise of Nationalism Jun 11, 1984

Episode 7 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.

EP8 The Legacy Jun 18, 1984

Episode 8 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.
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Synopsis

Africa: A Voyage of Discovery was a series about the history of Africa with Basil Davidson. It was produced in a collaboration between Channel 4, the Nigerian Television Authority and RM Arts in 1984 and consisted of eight parts in four episodes. The film received the Gold Award from the 1984 International Film and Television Festival of New York. Each part is around an hour long.

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Jeanskynebu the audience applauded
MonsterPerfect Good idea lost in the noise
Payno I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

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