“I believe your film will be a powerful journey…through which we have never navigated before and will reveal aspects of ourselves neither discovered or ventured - Black Adam will undoubtedly surprise…”
Dr. Wilmot James, Executive Director of the Africa Genome Education Institute
“The irony is: in the very effort to overcome a preoccupation with race, we need to confront it again. Political correctness will get us nowhere. Black Adam will help us take a good hard look at what we have become — and move on. But it will probably go a step further. It may well stimulate the kind of dialogue…about how to create the society we long to be. It is a very exciting venture and worthy of our support.”
Dr Du Toit, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation
“Black Adam”…very cleverly juxtaposes…the race/colour issues through the use of the word “Black” and then borrows from the Judeo Christian faith the name “Adam” taking us back to the concept of the first humans…the film takes one through an epic journey that integrates many themes while emphasizing their links and connectivity. Asking the question “Who am I?” unravels layers of baggage carried by individuals with linkages to other contemporary issues of global relevance. Ultimately, by stripping this baggage, the naked truth is exposed - we are all the same under the skin.”
Dr. Himla Soodyall, Genographic Project’s representative in South Africa, Discoverer of “Eve”
The central theme of Social Cohesion and the contribution that an exploration of our common humanity can make to this national, and indeed global, ideal is profound. Black Adam encapsulates these central themes and asks, “What do we need to be as human beings beyond what separates us?” It is a theme that reaches beyond national audiences to a world that is wondering what the future holds for one of the most fascinating nations in contemporary history, which is in many ways a microcosm of international realities.
Ryan Haidarian, NFVF (National Film and Video Foundation).
“…positively and boldly engaging very important issues……identity, whiteness and belonging…I applaud you and look forward to seeing the film.”
Mike Hill, Author, Author, “After Whiteness”
“…fascinating, a neat approach to a difficult issue….much more universal than we think…but acutely focused by SA experience…I would certainly like to see the film!”
Professor Jim Cochrane, University of Cape Town
