Help me locate this Afro-Futurism video...

February 10, 2006 6:29 AM

Years ago at school, I remember a video on Afro-Futurism. More than one instructor screened the video for my classes, so I've seen it a handful of times - but I can't remember the title, or where I can find it. I'm 90% sure it featured Kodwo Eshun extensively, as a "time traveler" who was researching the roots of Afro-Futurism and technology. It was focusing on music, mostly.

It was a creative documentary - the premise being there was a "time traveler" from the future who came back in time and couldn't return home. Again, I'm 90% sure it was Kodwo Eshun narrating the video, and "starring" as the time traveler.
The video had extensive interviews with musicians like Chuck D, Afrikka Bambaata, etc. - and they talked about their relationship with technology and music.
My Google-fu failed me on this, and I'd really like to get a copy of this video.

posted by itchi23 to media & arts (7 comments total)

IMDB seems to find it, is that it?
posted by fvw at 7:08 AM on February 10, 2006

At which point this could be it, but it's hard to tell for sure.
posted by fvw at 7:10 AM on February 10, 2006

Ah, here we go.
posted by fvw at 7:11 AM on February 10, 2006

And only $75 to rent it.
posted by zonkout at 7:27 AM on February 10, 2006

Try interlibrary loan.
posted by box at 7:32 AM on February 10, 2006

Wow, I hadn't heard of this but have his book. Thanks for asking this question!
posted by mikeh at 7:43 AM on February 10, 2006

Excellent!! Thanks so much! That's it - The Last Angel of History.
posted by itchi23 at 12:06 PM on February 10, 2006