Adwa

It is often said ‘history is told by the victors,’ Gerima uses his 1999 work to tell the story of Ethiopia’s 1896 battle of defeating the Italian military’s colonial efforts. Gerima’s “Adwa” explores how winning this battle was foundational to Ethiopia’s spirit as he travels to the streets to hear from those who experienced a dimension of the battle for themselves. Reminding us that ultimately, history belongs to us all.