The Black Stars
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The Black Stars, from the Rose City to the Gold Coast, is the coming-of-age story of eight young Black men from Portland, OR, who travel to Ghana for a two-week leadership expedition led by the non-profit, Word is Bond, to reconnect with their ancestral roots for the very first time. The young men travel across the West African nation, touring historical sites of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, meeting with ministers of the Ghanaian government, visiting students in urban and rural communities, and immersing themselves in local culture. While part of a team that must work together to achieve their goals, each ambassador of the expedition has their own narrative, unique challenges, and dreams for their future that are revealed throughout the film.
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The Black Stars, from the Rose City to the Gold Coast, is the coming-of-age story of eight young Black men from Portland, OR, who travel to Ghana for a two-week leadership expedition led by the non-profit, Word is Bond, to reconnect with their ancestral roots for the very first time. The young men travel across the West African nation, touring historical sites of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, meeting with ministers of the Ghanaian government, visiting students in urban and rural communities, and immersing themselves in local culture. While part of a team that must work together to achieve their goals, each ambassador of the expedition has their own narrative, unique challenges, and dreams for their future that are revealed throughout the film.
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