THREE BLACK MEN follows visionaries Resmaa Menakem, Bayo Akomolafe, and Orland Bishop as they trace the reverse transatlantic slave route. Their epic voyage takes them from Los Angeles to Salvador da Bahia in Brazil, and finally to Accra in Ghana. These destinations hold crucial pieces of Black history and representations of the forced migration, survival and demise of the millions who crossed the Atlantic.
The mission is to redefine Blackness, heal from historical trauma, and envision new paths to liberation beyond the constraints of white supremacy. They challenge an oversimplification of blackness and the stereotypes and entrapments of black masculinity, and enter spaces to witness the connection between modern realities and historical origins of the Black experience. On their expedition they collaborate with black & multi-cultural communities, engaging in discourse, play and ritual combined with artistic and spiritual expressions of resistance and hope.
By bringing together diverse perspectives, and honoring ancestral wisdom, Orland, Resmaa & Bayo seek to inspire new ways to respond to our global challenges by fostering spaces for collective dreaming, healing, and action. By sharing their work across three continents, they’re not only cross-pollinating ideas but also creating a living example of global Black solidarity and intellectual exchange.
