Desc: Africa, Cradle of Humankind and Modern Civilizations: Directed by Benita Jacques. With Benita Jacques, Samuel Vincent, Djiby Diokhathé, Wikencia Jacques. AFRICA, CRADLE OF HUMANKIND AND MODERN CIVILISATIONS is a feature documentary which takes us to Africa to explore its original history before it was abruptly and brutally interrupted by slavery, which stripped it of all its humanity and erased its great contribution to humanity. It is a journey that allows us to travel the continent in search of its true identity and original civilizational projects. The film is directed by Benita Jacques.