🎥 "Long Way Home" dives into one of the hottest debates on global museums: who really owns Africa's artifacts? Today, many treasures taken during colonial times still sit in European halls—far from their home communities.
The film stars Nigerian performance artist Jelili Atticu, who brings these looted artifacts back to life. Imagine him moving through museums in London or Paris, drumming, dancing, and performing rituals right next to the exhibits of masks, sculptures, and totems. It's a vivid way to question the stories museums tell and reconnect these pieces with their origins.
Through his body as a canvas, Atticu explores big ideas—cultural ownership, historical responsibility, and the push for repatriation (that's the process of sending artifacts back home). He sparks a global convo, kinda like how debates in India and Indonesia around colonial relics in London's British Museum have reignited calls for returning the Koh-i-Noor diamond or Borobudur sculptures.
At its core, "Long Way Home" shows how art can shift perspectives. It's both personal and political, blending traditions from across the continent with modern performance. It's a reminder that cultural heritage isn't just for display—it's a living bond between people and their past.
For anyone curious about colonial legacies, art activism, or simply the power of performance, this film is a must-watch. It's more than a documentary—it's a journey 🌍🗿✊.
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