PATOU: In Black & White (2023)

With a career that spans over four decades and across the globe, Jamaican singer Pat Powell (Patou) is one of Australia's most accomplished yet hidden vocal talents.

With a career that spans over four decades and across the globe, Jamaican singer Pat Powell (Patou) is one of Australia’s most accomplished yet hidden vocal talents. He is the artist that everyone wants to work with – the singer’s singer who sings with 15 bands, including the ARIA award-winning Melbourne Ska Orchestra. Born in the UK to Jamaican parents, Pat left the racism of the UK as soon as he could, although he ‘stupidly’ found his way to Australia with its own racism issues. Father to four children from different mothers with varying ethnic backgrounds, Pat’s children all identify differently and discuss racism and where identity comes from.

Director: Fiona Cochrane
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date:
Music: Ska Vendors, Pat Powell Band
Editing: Sioux Currie
Production: f-reel
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PATOU: In Black & White about?
With a career that spans over four decades and across the globe, Jamaican singer Pat Powell (Patou) is one of Australia’s most accomplished yet hidden vocal talents. He is the artist that everyone wants to work with – the singer’s singer who sings with 15 bands, including the ARIA award-winning Melbourne Ska Orchestra. Born in the UK to Jamaican parents, Pat left the racism of the UK as soon as he could, although he ‘stupidly’ found his way to Australia with its own racism issues. Father to four children from different mothers with varying ethnic backgrounds, Pat’s children all identify differently and discuss racism and where identity comes from.
Who directed PATOU: In Black & White?
PATOU: In Black & White was directed by Fiona Cochrane.
How long is PATOU: In Black & White?
PATOU: In Black & White has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is PATOU: In Black & White?
PATOU: In Black & White is a Documentary film.
Where was PATOU: In Black & White produced?
PATOU: In Black & White was produced in Australia.