Danny Glover participated on the Eighth African Film Festival, which took place in Boston from Febraury 16 to Febrauary 25, 2007.
According to MFA, Mr. Glover through his company, Louverture, produced Abderrahmane Sissako's latest film, "Bamako." Mr. Glover also acted in the film. Mr. Glover decided to work with Sissako on "Bamako" because "It attempts to present the reality of what is happening to people, while at the same time clarifying the macroeconomic context that creates that reality," he said.
Mr. Glover’s company, Louverture, is dedicated to the development and production of films of historical relevance, social purpose, commercial value, and artistic integrity.
Mr. Glover is also a dedicated Pan-Africanist. His presence in many African related events and in Africa is appreciated by many Africans.
He is also the current chairperson of TransAfrica Forum, which is an organization that serves as a major research, educational, and organizing institution for the African-American community offering constructive analyses of issues concerning U.S. policy as it affects Africa and the Diaspora in the Caribbean and Latin America.
