Crooked Trees Gon Give Me Wings

This documentary delves into the complex history of West African kingdoms and their entanglements with the transatlantic slave trade. Through archival footage, expert interviews, and historical analysis, it aims to shed light on the perspectives and experiences of those involved from the African side. The film seeks to challenge simplistic narratives and offer a more nuanced understanding of this critical period.

Crooked Trees Gon' Give Me Wings has been praised for its ambitious scope and its commitment to presenting a less-explored viewpoint on the transatlantic slave trade. Critics have lauded its visual presentation and the depth of research presented. While some found the narrative occasionally dense, the overall sentiment is that it's an important and thought-provoking contribution to historical discourse.

• Praised for its vital exploration of African perspectives on the slave trade.

• Commended for its rigorous research and compelling historical narrative.

• Noted for its visually engaging presentation of complex historical events.

Google audience: Audiences have strongly appreciated the film's focus on the African narrative within the context of the slave trade, finding it both educational and emotionally resonant. Many reviewers highlighted the clarity with which complex historical information was presented, leading to a deeper understanding of the era.

Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Black Reel Awards, Won Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Zanzibar International Film Festival.

Director Kwame Asante spent over five years researching and securing archival materials from various African archives and institutions before commencing principal photography.