Chapter 6 – Sub-Saharan Africa

Africa: Voices of the Forest by National Geographic (2021, Length: 52:00) (Internet Archive)

Fantastic documentary about the impacts of deforestation on Cameroon’s indigenous Baka people, who have lived in harmony with the rainforest for centuries but whose way of life is threatened by logging. Connects with section 6.1.

The Whole Saga of the Supercontinents by PBS Eons (2018, Length: 9:17)

This short video delves into the geological history of Earth’s supercontinents, exploring their formation, evolution, and eventual fragmentation over billions of years, providing insights into the dynamic processes of plate tectonics and how they have shaped the planet’s landmasses. Connects with section 6.1.

Why We’re Overdue to Know the Brilliance of Africa’s Civilizations by PBS (2017, Length: 6:10)

This YouTube video provides an overview of some of the topics in the “Africa’s Great Civilization” series and discusses why early African history is often overlooked. Connects with section 6.2.

Colonial Roots of the Genocide in Rwanda by DW Documentary (2024, Length: 1:25:56)

Thirty years after losing his parents in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Samuel Ishimwe embarks on a journey from Rwanda to Germany and Belgium to uncover the colonial roots of Hutu-Tutsi divisions, questioning the role of former colonial powers in shaping the ethnic tensions that led to mass violence. Connects with section 6.4.

Stealing Africa by The Why (2013, Length: 58:16)

Stealing Africa investigates how Zambia, despite having the world’s third-largest copper reserves, remains deeply impoverished while multinational corporations funnel wealth to tax havens like Rüschlikon, Switzerland, exposing the inequalities of global trade and political corruption. Connects to section 6.4.