Bushman is a time capsule of the late 1960s, this international arthouse film follows the story of Gabriel (Paul Okpokam), a young student from Nigeria, who moves to San Francisco. Lovestruck and culturally stranded he faces the harsh realities of life and racism in the 60’s. 

Now over 50 years since it’s original release, this international arthouse has been restored and specially selected by FACT to screen during Black History Month. 

“Amazing real-time evocation of a Nigerian’s life in 70s America” - The Guardian ★★★★★

The film running time is approx.74mins and rated 12A, for futher information please visit: https://www.fact.co.uk/film/bushman-1971 

Meet us at JMSU Reception on the Upper Ground in the Student Life Building at 6.15pm.

The group will leave SLB at 6.30pm. FACT is an approx. 10min walk away.

This event is part of JMSU's Black History Month campaign.

Ticket information: The £5 fee is refundable, and is just to reserve your place. However, if you do not turn up or give us at least 48 hours notice that you cannot make the event then you will not recieve a refund.