In and Out of Africa Movie Review 1993

Documentary that explores African culture and art, centering on the issues of fakery, taste, and racial politics involved in transnational trade of the African art known as "wood." Focuses on a Nigerian art dealer, Gabai Barre, showing how he adds economic value and changes the meaning of what he sells by interpreting and mediating between African cultural values and what the Western consumer is looking for. Includes interviews with Western collectors, Muslim traders, African artist and intellectuals, and the filmmakers themselves.

Distribution

University of California Extension Ctr. for Media & Independent Learning, 2000 Center St., 4th Fl., Berkeley, CA 94704, Phone: (510)642-0460, Fax: (510)643-9271, Email: mediaservices@ucxonline.berkeley.edu

Available on VHS
Running time 59 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Africa, Documentary Films, Art & Artists