Dami Akinnusi writer/director of Malcom’s Echo

DAMI AKINNUSI is a Cinematographer/DP, Director, Submission Contact. Dami is a self-shooting director who started in television working for broadcasters like the BBC. Her first documentary “The Bedroom MC” won a Millennium Award and toured with the British Council. Dami set up Darkling Productions and In 2005 she wrote, filmed and directed “Bleach My Skin White” a documentary about skin bleaching, for ITV1 airing in primetime. The award winning film “Malcolm’s Echo: The Legacy of Malcolm X” is her first feature documentary.


Urbanworld Film Festival

Malcom's Echo: the Legacy of Malcom X

Directed by DAMI AKINNUSI


Synopses

Malcolm’s Echo is a powerful and timely discussion on how Malcolm’s thoughts and philosophies are being used as a foundation to create a new vision. The film looks beyond the stereotypes of Malcolm X and attempts to understand the real message of his legacy echoed through those who knew him. With contributions from Professor Small, Anthony Borwder, Dr Ben, Toure, Fab 5 Freddy, Dead Prez, Immortal Technique and more. Written and directed by Dami Akinnusi.

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