500 Years Later
"Until lions tell their story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."
Originally released in 2005. 500 Years Later is a documentary film. directed by Owen 'Alik Shahadah.
Synopsis
Why do drugs, crime, HIV, poor education, inferiority complexes, low expectations, poverty, corruption, poor health, and underdevelopment plague people of African descent around the world? Why, 500 years after the onset of Slavery and subsequent Colonialism, do Africans still struggle for basic freedom? Filmed in more than twenty countries across five continents, 500 YEARS LATER examines the atrocities that uprooted Africans from their cultures and homeland. Infused with the spirit and music of liberation, it chronicles the struggle of a people who fight for the most essential human right: freedom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 24, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (5 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Halaqah Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 500 Years Later about?
Why do drugs, crime, HIV, poor education, inferiority complexes, low expectations, poverty, corruption, poor health, and underdevelopment plague people of African descent around the world? Why, 500...
Who directed 500 Years Later?
500 Years Later was directed by Owen 'Alik Shahadah.
How long is 500 Years Later?
500 Years Later has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was 500 Years Later released?
500 Years Later was released on February 24, 2005 in theaters.