Post by Nelson Mandela Foundation

Last week, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, in partnership with the Algerian Embassy, hosted a screening of The True Chronicles of the Blida-Joinville Psychiatric Hospital in the Last Century. The film explored Dr. Frantz Fanon’s transformative work as a psychiatrist in Algeria between 1953 and 1956, illuminating the psychological impact of colonialism, violence, and resistance during the Algerian War of Independence. The screening was followed by a discussion with Frantz Fanon’s son, Olivier Fanon, on decolonial thought and the enduring legacy of his father’s work. Fanon’s reflections on power, identity, liberation, and the psychological effects of oppression remain deeply relevant in a world still grappling with inequality, conflict, displacement, and the unfinished work of justice. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important conversation. To join our next event, subscribe to the newsletter by sending an email to [email protected]. #MakingGoodTrouble #FrantzFanon #Dialogue #NelsonMandelaFoundation