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We Were Here: The Untold Story of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe

We Were Here: The Untold Story of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe

A groundbreaking film acclaimed at the 60th International Art Exhibition la Biennale Venezia (2024), selected for the Central Pavilion curated by Adriano Pedrosa, Now officially in Oscar® consideration for Best Documentary Feature (98TH ACADEMY AWARDS, 2026)

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Fred Kudjo Kuwornu and produced by Do The Right Films, this multilingual journey spans the UK, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and France, offering a fresh perspective on European art history and cultural heritage.

The documentary features interviews with prominent worldwide scholars of Art History, History, and Black Studies, as well as Black activists and Art Curators, providing a comprehensive and nuanced view of this under-explored aspect of European history.

www.wewereherethefilm.com

HWS students, faculty and staff get in FREE with ID!

There will be a brief presentation prior to the film and a Q&A afterwards with Fred Kuwornu.

The Smith Opera House
$12.93 adults/seniors, $8.95 students/youth
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM on Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Event Supported By

The Smith Center for the Arts
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The Smith Opera House
82 Seneca Street
Geneva, New York 14456
(315) 781-5483
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