A Curriculum for Critical Thinking

Universities across the world are expanding their curricula to include broader, more inclusive perspectives on history, economics, and culture. Hapi offers exactly that. The film challenges Eurocentric frameworks by positioning Africa at the center of global development, revealing how African innovations influenced not only trade and governance but also philosophy, spirituality, and social order.

For students, the documentary acts as a bridge between disciplines:

• History: connecting the Nile Valley and African civilizations to global progress.

• Economics: unpacking systems of wealth and inequality across centuries.

• Cultural Studies: exploring identity, heritage, and representation.

• Sociology & Political Science: examining the roots of structural inequality and liberation movements.
  
  
  

By integrating Hapi into syllabi, educators provide a foundation for students to question dominant narratives and see history through a more accurate, holistic lens.

Voices That Matter

The film features leading scholars, historians, and cultural thinkers whose insights create an invaluable archive for the classroom. These voices not only contextualize Africa’s past but also connect it directly to present struggles for justice and equity. In this way, Hapi becomes more than a documentary—it becomes a dialogue starter, a catalyst for discussion, and a platform for deeper inquiry.

Accessible to All

One of the most powerful aspects of Hapi is its accessibility. The film is now streaming on Amazon, making it easy for professors to assign, students to access, and communities to engage with beyond the classroom. Its wide availability ensures that the conversations it sparks are not confined to academia—they can reach families, organizations, and global audiences.

Hapi should be studied, debated, and revisited in classrooms worldwide because it does what great educational tools do: it challenges assumptions, broadens perspectives, and ignites critical thought. In an era where questions of identity, inequality, and global interconnection are at the forefront, this documentary provides essential context and clarity.

For Ibis River Studios, supporting projects like Hapi reflects our mission to amplify stories that matter. For educators and students, it’s a chance to learn history as it truly was—and to reimagine the future accordingly.

👉 Stream Hapi now on Amazon and bring the conversation into your classroom.