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Deep Dive: Hidden Colors (2011)

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Hidden Colors
Hidden Colors is a documentary series directed by Tariq Nasheed that addresses the historical marginalization of people of African descent in America and globally. The first film, released on April 14, 2011, discusses the contributions of African and aboriginal people throughout history, claiming that many achievements have been overlooked. It includes interviews on various topics, such as the race of Jesus Christ and the end of slavery, and posits that Africans were the first to circumnavigate the globe and that pre-European settlements existed in the United States. Subsequent films in the series continue to examine issues related to African and aboriginal communities. Hidden Colors 2, released on December 6, 2012, investigates the global African presence and the treatment of Black economic communities. Hidden Colors 3, released on June 26, 2014, focuses on race and racism in the United States. The series has received mixed reviews, with some critics labeling its content as conspiracy theories.

Why Watch

  • •See interviews on the race of Jesus Christ
  • •Find out about pre-European settlements in the U.S.
  • •Meet Michelle Alexander discussing the penal system

Did You Know

•The first film was released on April 14, 2011.
•Hidden Colors 2 was released on December 6, 2012.
•Hidden Colors 3 came out on June 26, 2014.
•The fourth film was funded on Kickstarter in March 2015.

Perfect For

African history enthusiastsDocumentary film fansSocial justice advocates