In and Out of Africa

Documentary

In Uganda, a derelict copper mine is to be re-invigorated by a charitable sculpture foundation supported by Britain’s leading bronze foundry.

Ugandan artists are being introduced to new materials and the chance to build their own bronze foundry.

Leading British artists join with Ugandan artists in a cultural and artistic exchange to promote positive developments in Africa.

What happens when western celebrity artist Damien Hirst travels to Africa for the first time to investigate a cultural exchange programme and experience wild environments at close proximity? How do African students respond to his work and the new medium of bronze sculpture casting they are introduced to?

How do the three African artists selected for apprenticeship adjust to working in the biggest bronze foundry in the UK, in preparation for setting up their own foundry in Uganda?

The film depicts strong characters working together to turn a passionate dream into a sustainable reality. From thought provoking anecdotes and struggles over moulds, to close encounters with gorillas and skeletons in the closets, this is the story of how it all began and how they all respond.