After an unplanned break, the podcast returns this week, highlighting a new film: Guangzhou Dream Factory. In a conversation with filmmaker Christiane Badgley (@pipelinedreams), we talk about African migrants in China and the missed opportunities in these entrepreneurs’ home countries. Much of Badgley’s earlier work is set in Africa. In recent years, she has focused her attention on the extractive industries and controversial U.S. investments in West and Central Africa, writing and producing film and new media work for multiple broadcast and online outlets. Guangzhou Dream Factory is Badgley’s latest documentary (with producing partner, Erica Marcus), and was made with funding from The National Endowment for the Humanities and The National Endowment for the Arts. Our conversation begins at 4:59.

https://ufahamuafrica.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/ep30.mp3

Fitting the theme of the conversation, this week’s song is “China” by Aimor (@snsyaimor) of the Malawian hip-hop group, The Nameless. The song begins at 19:46. Here’s the music video:

Here is a link to the follow-up post with links to what was mentioned in this episode.