Britain on Film: Black Britain

Britain on Film: Black Britain

2017 en 91 minutes

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Plot

Featuring footage spanning from 1901 to 1985, this little-seen footage has been found from all across the UK. This programme allows an exploration into stories of migration, community and also the struggle against inequality, while also providing the opportunity to celebrate black British culture and life on screen. Films in the programme include: Miners Leaving Pendlebury Colliery (1901), Hull Fair (1902), For the Wounded (1915), From Trinidad to Serve the Empire (1916), Hello! West Indies (1943), Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11 (1949), To the Four Corners (1957), Black Special Constable (1964), Black Police Officers (1966), Cold Railway Workers (1964), Nigerian Wedding in Cornwall (1964), Coloured School Leavers (1965), London Line No. 373 (1971), African Student Families (1975), Liverpool 8 (1972), Blood Ah Go Run (1982), The Jah People (1981) and Grove Carnival (1981)

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Cast

Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

Self (segment "Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11")

Learie Constantine

Learie Constantine

Self

Reg Harcourt

Reg Harcourt

Self

Albert Sedgwick

Albert Sedgwick

Self (segment "Miners Leaving Pendlebury Colliery")

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