The Colony (1964)

The Colony (1964) poster

A railwayman from St. Kitts, a bus conductor from Jamaica, a family of singers from Trinidad and a nurse from Barbados ... Philip Donnellan's Birmingham-based film gives a voice to West Indian immigrants who movingly describe their experiences of trying to integrate into a surprisingly unwelcoming ‘mother country’. Shot in 1964 the film provides an important snapshot of Britain in the early stages of momentous social change and first-generation Afro-Caribbean immigration.

Director: Philip Donnellan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date:
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is The Colony about?
A railwayman from St. Kitts, a bus conductor from Jamaica, a family of singers from Trinidad and a nurse from Barbados ... Philip Donnellan's Birmingham-based film gives a voice to West Indian immigrants who movingly describe their experiences of trying to integrate into a surprisingly unwelcoming ‘mother country’. Shot in 1964 the film provides an important snapshot of Britain in the early stages of momentous social change and first-generation Afro-Caribbean immigration.
Who directed The Colony?
The Colony was directed by Philip Donnellan.
How long is The Colony?
The Colony has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is The Colony?
The Colony is a Documentary film.
Where was The Colony produced?
The Colony was produced in United Kingdom.