“Afro Algorithms” + Audience Discussion

Middle and High Schoolers are invited to join SAAACAM on Friday November 8th at 11:00am at the Carver Community Cultural Center’s Jo Long Auditorium, 226 N. Hackberry for a FREE film screening of the animated short “Afro Algorithms” (NR) by writer, director, and producer Anatola Araba.

We encourage you to watch this short film in advance by director Anatola Araba, which describes her creative vision and inspiration for the film: Afro Algorithms: Official Meaning and Breakdown with Director Anatola Araba | Mozilla (youtube.com)

“Afro Algorithms” (NR) is commonly referred to as the lovechild between Black Panther and I, Robot. It is a short, animated film that explores Afrocentric visions for the future while advocating for a new standard of leadership, the importance of diverse perspectives, how creativity is our greatest superpower, and much more. This science-fiction short film recently made history by being sent to space on a NASA Moon Mission in February 2024!

After viewing the film, students are encouraged to participate in an on-site dialogue where they may ask questions and hear from subject matter experts on the film’s themes.

*Students, Teachers, and Families are encouraged to attend this FREE event as it will be a wonderful segue to SAAACAM’s new Smithsonian Institute traveling exhibit “The Bias Inside Us”, available for public viewing here in San Antonio from October 18th until November 17th at St. Philip’s College – Heritage Center Room.