Beschreibung
COLOUR is a documentary that explores colonial continuities within humanitarian organisations,
particularly highlighting the issue of racism in the workplace and its effects on the mental health and
well-being of staff. Originating from the research project “Racism and Mental Health: A Qualitative
Study with Humanitarian Workers” led by Dr. Hannah Strohmeier at the Center for Global Health,
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the film portrays the lived experiences of staff based in Nairobi
alongside scientific data and information on the topic. COLOUR reveals the limited organisational
discourse on the critical issue of racism and its relation to mental health. By amplifying the voices of
staff, the film advocates for increased dialogue and action to create a more equitable and supportive
environment for all humanitarian workers.
The film premiered in September 2024 and has already won the award for „Best Health and Medicine
Subject Related Film“ at the July 2024 edition of the Berlin Indie Film Festival. It has also been
accepted to the Africa International Human Rights Film Festival 2024 and the International Film
Festival The Hague 2024.
Deutschland 2024 / Regie: Dr. Hannah Strohmeier / Dokumentarfilm / 64 min / engl. Originalfassung.
Ähnliche Veranstaltungen
COLOUR is a documentary that explores colonial continuities within humanitarian organisations,
particularly highlighting the issue of racism in the workplace and its effects on the mental health and
well-being of staff. Originating from the research project “Racism and Mental Health: A Qualitative
Study with Humanitarian Workers” led by Dr. Hannah Strohmeier at the Center for Global Health,
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the film portrays the lived experiences of staff based in Nairobi
alongside scientific data and information on the topic. COLOUR reveals the limited organisational
discourse on the critical issue of racism and its relation to mental health. By amplifying the voices of
staff, the film advocates for increased dialogue and action to create a more equitable and supportive
environment for all humanitarian workers.
The film premiered in September 2024 and has already won the award for „Best Health and Medicine
Subject Related Film“ at the July 2024 edition of the Berlin Indie Film Festival. It has also been
accepted to the Africa International Human Rights Film Festival 2024 and the International Film
Festival The Hague 2024.
Deutschland 2024 / Regie: Dr. Hannah Strohmeier / Dokumentarfilm / 64 min / engl. Originalfassung.