FOREWORD
XXX. 2015 Black International Cinema Berlin
A Complexion Change / Transnational & Intercultural Diplomacy
An International Media Project (UNESCO)
“Only when lions have historians will hunters cease being heroes.”
African Proverb
Justifiable Disaffection or Misunderstanding!?
So as usual, I was sitting and thinking, in addition to walking and trying
to define the word “disaffection”, in terms of past, current experiences and
events, in many parts of the world, plus here.
Attempting to fathom motives of persons of varying ages, gender,
nationality, religious persuasion, psychological mindset and countries in
their directions and hence undertakings.
What were, are and might be the propelling circumstances involving these
declarative behaviors?
Was it, as Malcolm X stated, “The chickens are coming home to roost.”, or
were and are there other factors leading toward perceived or realistic
revelations, which lead and led many toward eventual gloom and possible
doom?
Or perhaps victory? Success, self-fulfillment or...?
How were and are a variety of societies impacting upon individuals,
encouraging and forcing them to the conclusion, that their needs and dreams
had not only been deferred, but eliminated and were perhaps non-existent
before their existence began?
What is to be interpreted and understood from these historical occurrences
and how are these moments in time to be addressed, in order to arrive at the
most constructive possibilities in addressing the perceived and realistic
needs of humankind?
Of course, we are always confronted with the political, psychological,
economic and continued desire for dominance, which has existed since the
inception of individuals bearing the capability and responsibility of free
will.
Discussing, educating and identifying the means towards developing a balance
of interests and needs between individuals and societies, is a long sought
and ongoing process, shadowing and sometimes momentarily interfering with
human development.
Analyzing and attempting contributions towards balancing human interests is
a long sought quest and continues today and hopefully is supported at this
moment in the
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and elsewhere in the world.
Today, world-over and including Fountainhead® Tanz Théâtre’s history, are
continuing efforts of contributors in association with colleagues, friends
and supporters, to aspire towards goals of transnational, intercultural
societies, which define and demonstrate themselves as seeking to utilize
resources toward the needs of their and other societies.
Constructing always, with the goal in mind of justice and societal
advancement as our primary focus, we shall continue striving towards peace
on earth, goodwill to all humankind.
Thank You!
Prof. Donald Muldrow Griffith