Free screening of the film Africa, Cradle of Humanity and Modern Civilizations.

As part of Black History Month, I invite you to a free screening of the film Africa, Cradle of Humanity and Modern Civilizations (2024), written, directed, and produced by Pointelière Bénita Jacques, who will be present at the event.

This award‑winning documentary offers insight into Africa’s contribution to world history and civilization.

Africa, Cradle of Humanity and Modern Civilizations

Bénita, a Montreal-born Québécoise, is searching for answers about her origins. Her ancestors were deported from Africa to Haiti. Now a mother, Bénita wants to provide answers to her children. She travels to Africa in search of her roots. Her journey begins at the Museum of Black Civilizations in Dakar, Senegal, where she hopes to discover life on the continent prior to slavery. She meets experts who have written about Africa in order to help reconstruct this history. Together, they travel through time and space, seeking spiritual, architectural, and historical testimonies of the continent’s golden age.

About Bénita Jacques

A philanthropic and multi-talented artist, Bénita Jacques stands out for her remarkable career in film and the performing arts. Through her work, she uses culture as a tool for dialogue, awareness, and social transformation, inspiring younger generations and contributing to a more equitable world.