Anamik Saha Books

This work examines the politics of blackness in contemporary British cinema and visual practice, marking over 30 years since the influential ICA Documents 7 publication in 1988. It provides a vital exploration of the textual, institutional, cultural, and political shifts that have occurred since then, focusing on the practices, values, and collaborative networks that have influenced black film culture and representation. Key questions addressed include the definition of black British film, the meanings produced through visual culture, and the political, social, and aesthetic motivations behind these films. It also investigates how new forms of black British cinema are fostering innovative modes of representation, authorship, and exhibition. The analysis encompasses film aesthetics, curatorship, exhibition, arts practice, and diversity policy, creating a platform for emerging scholars, thinkers, and practitioners to engage with these critical issues. The work is interdisciplinary, bridging film studies, media and communications, sociology, politics, and cultural studies. Featuring a diverse range of perspectives—including traditional chapters, long-form essays, shorter think pieces, and critical dialogues—it offers a comprehensive collection that provides a new framework for understanding contemporary black film practices and the cultural dimensions shaping concepts of blackness and race.