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The Blacks Can’t Swim Screening Packages have proven to Raise Awareness, Educate and Inform. The film documentary addresses issues of inequality within the education system, aquatic career pathways and many more. There is clear evidence that REWIND has already inspired many people to overcome the myths and stereotypes by getting into the water for the very first time, as well as sign-posting opportunities many young people never knew existed whiles being an inspiration and steering them away from crime. FIND OUT MORE. A Visual Journey Of I have decided to share this amazing journey of filming 3 documentary films in book form. This book contains 380 pages including untold stories, unseen footage, previously unreleased podcasts, news articles, hundreds of pictures, music and video footage through QR codes. It follows the journey that led to the creation of the films, the formation of the Black Swimming Association, the ups and downs, private messages, back stories and many more. Discover more details and how you can pre-order the book now before the official launch date of 2023 here. Diversity Equity and Inclusion Package One of the challanges with the production of the Blacks Can’t Swim film documentaries is fitting hours of relevant interview footage consisting of lived experiences into a 90 minute film. Now we have a solution. Please enquire about the Education Resource Package which includes hours of interview footage highlighting lived experiences of people from African, Caribbean and Asian heritage. A great insight into how the lack of diversity, equity and inclusion in aquatics has impacted various individuals within their communities. This material is for professional use and educational purposes. Contact us to find out how it can help your business gain valuable hours of edication resources. Original motion picture sountrack album featuring POOL brings to life new work by eleven artists including an excerpt from Ed Accura’s A primary goal of POOL is to amplify the voices and work of people working in this “As part of the final year of my Human Sciences Degree at the University of Oxford, I conducted a dissertation exploring the intersections between swimming and social exclusion. This was inspired my own life-long love of swimming and my growing awareness of the unequal access to swimming spaces. During my research, the ‘Blacks Can’t Swim’ film documentaries provided invaluable insights into the numerous factors that underpin ethnic disparities in swimming participation, including swimming not being perceived as a priority and the intergenerational transmission of the stereotype that Black people can’t swim. The collection of personal experiences presented in these film documentaries is essential in highlighting the diversity of swimming experiences within Black and ethnic minority communities, as well as the ways in which barriers to participation can be tackled. Such awareness is essential given the importance of swimming as a life skill and the multitude of health benefits it can provide; the latter is especially significant in the context of the wider health inequalities experienced by ethnic minorities within the UK. I am thoroughly looking forward to watching the third part of this insightful and much-needed film documentary series. I strongly recommend anyone with a passion for swimming and/or social justice to engage with these materials and to continue having necessary conversations about how we can collectively strive towards a more inclusive swimming future.” Swimming and Water safety is a real issue in Oxfordshire, with Black and Asian young people significantly less likely to be able to swim than white young people. This is a stark inequality and something that Active Oxfordshire is working with partners to change. We staged a screening of Blacks Can’t Swim in partnership with Oxford Hub for members of the community as a way of generating momentum behind making change and followed this with a discussion about the specific challenges and opportunities to make change in the city. The BCS film gave a real focal point to gather people and to begin a conversation which has then been followed up by Oxford Hub through Ready Set Go and further co creation sessions with members of the community from black and Asian background. Absolutely proud to be involved with @ed_accura This is important & game-changing research that will have international ripple effects. 🎥Blacks Can’t Swim: REWIND is coming to digital platforms on 4th July. It’s a follow up to two fantastic films Blacks Can’t Swim & Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel by @ed_accura #BCStheCONVO #RespectTheWater Thanks for your continuous support. I initialy believed it was all about me, my personal journey and inability to swim but eventually realised that the figures indicate otherwise. This is a generation long issue with millions of lives at stake. Together, let’s work towards understanding the issue through research and education so that we can change the narrative. 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Latest News Highlights
Can’t Be What You Can’t See! New Music🙈
Ed Accura, the producer behind the Blacks Can’t Swim film documentaries and co-founder of the Black Swimming Association announces the release of the new single,
Team GB’s swimming team unlikely to reflect diversity of Great Britain & Northern Ireland until 2052 Olympic Games!
Please get in touch if you would like more details on how you can help change the narrative. We have a number of educational resources
Three Documentaries
Book Launch
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Blacks Can’t Swim Published Book
Education Resources
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Listen to the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album
Listen to music
ED ACCURA, BOY SAYSO, DOC MRTN, JAYBLAZE, DUTY PAID & MJBAKER
Influential Endorsements
Blacks Can’t Swim— The Sequel documentary. This collection of work springboards
from the historical context to expand the depth and breadth of POOL, providing multiple,
and unexpected, lenses to reconsider the act of swimming together. Blacks Can’t
Swim— The Sequel has been incredibly well-received by visitors with many pointing out
that the work is “fresh” and “a much-needed modern spin on the topic.”
space of aquatic justice that are leading the way to a greater understanding of
humanity—a deeper connection to our shared experience of the world and vision of the
future that we must build together. Blacks Can’t Swim documentary film series provides
multiple voices for our visitors to consider and possibly, relate to. It also connects this
national story to the current international reality of swimming throughout the African
Diaspora.
Victoria Prizzia
www.poolphl.com
Georgie Milner Day
Social Exclusion and Swimming
Josh Lenthall
Strategic Communities Relationship Manager
Michal Wallace
& all his amazing team, along with our now and future generation of talented young stars ⭐️.
Let’s have those difficult conversations to change the narrative. Official film & documentary release date 4th July 🏊🏿♀️🎥.#BCSCONVO
SplashForward
👏👏@ed_accura & the BSA team#RestoringAccess #IdentifyingBarriers #RemovingBarriers #WaterSafety
Gareth Morrison
of the @BlackSwimAssoc Supporting this work and highlighting it is vital
Testimonials
Ed Accura says….
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