Afrofantastic: The Transformative World of Afrofuturism

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The future through a different lens.

Embark on an enlightening journey with "Afrofantastic: The Transformative World of Afrofuturism" on PBS station WKAR.

This revealing documentary brings you face to face with the innovative spirit of contemporary Afrofuturism.

Delve deep into the intersection of art, technology, and activism that forms the bedrock of this vibrant movement. Uncover the interconnected narratives that define Afrofuturist action and how they are contributing to global dialogues.

"Afrofantastic" is more than a documentary—it's a passage into an inspiring realm of imagination and possibilities.

Join us and gain a fresh perspective on the transformative power of Afrofuturism.

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Featured Interviews

  • Adefolakunmi Adenugba

  • Reynaldo Anderson

  • Kinitra Brooks

  • Lonny J. Avi Brooks

  • Stanford Carpenter

  • Alan Saint Clark

  • Tim Fielder

  • Dedren Snead

  • Kadiatou Tubman

  • Ytasha Womack

Meet the Creators

Professor Julian Chambliss looking at the camera and smiling while standing in front of a comic book display

  • Host and Creator

    Julian C. Chambliss is a Professor of English and the Val Berryman Curator of History at the MSU Museum at Michigan State University.

    He is the faculty lead for the Department of English Graphic Possibilities Research Workshop, and a core participant in the MSU College of Arts & Letters’ Consortium for Critical Diversity in a Digital Age Research (CEDAR).

    His research interests focus on race, culture, and power in real and imagined spaces.

    Contact Julian →


  • Editor and Producer

    Peter Johnston is the Digital Media/Film Production Manager in the Film Studies Program at Michigan State University and holds a B.F.A. in Photography from Alma College and an M.A. in Digital Media Technology from MSU.

    Peter has directed, produced, filmed and/or edited a variety of short fiction, documentary and experimental films, including a new short documentary about DACA recipients at MSU.

    His other work includes Ka-dy Comes Home, Hmong Memory at the Crossroads, Migrations of Islam, Within, and On the Open Road.

    Contact Pete →

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