About the Event
We Were Here unveils the untold history of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe through iconic artworks. This multilingual film, shot across Europe, challenges the notion that all Blacks were slaves or servants. It reveals a diverse presence, including princes, ambassadors, merchants, and religious figures. Narrated from an Afro-European perspective, it explores stories absent from traditional history books. The film interweaves art history with social narratives, offering a fresh lens on European Renaissance and the complex tapestry of Black presence often overlooked in conventional historical accounts.
Stick around after the film for a reception and Q&A with the film’s director, Fred Kuwornu.
This event is made possible through the generous support of Rice Organizations
- Department of Art History
- History Department
- Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS)
- Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Cultures (MCLC)
- Medieval and Early Modern Studies (MEMS/MDEM)
