The Discoverer of the Discoverers (Norway) by C. S. Nicholson
Documentary Films / Permanent Collection
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24m
A family in West Africa tells the story of how their ancestor discovered the European explorers — to a European film crew. We get to see how this encounter is still remembered ritually. But do all the claims about the historic event bear a closer look? And to which degree can we trust the filmmaker’s white gaze? This short documentary explores how pride and conscience may affect collective memories.
Running time: 00:24:52
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