A Lesson in History (1989)
An allegorical story seen through the lens of a black school girl and her search for a history she can identify with.
Lesson in History was produced when Peters was a student at the West Surrey School of Art and Design. Having read The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton, she was inspired to make what she describes as 'the stories of black achievement and how stories had not been told.' The animated film was subsequently screened on the BBC as part of the series 10X10. It was shot on 16mm using cutouts, photography and masks.
Director: Maybelle Peters
Genre: Animation, History
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Cast
- Maybelle Peters - Narrator
- Gerry White - Narrator
Production: BBC 2, West Surrey College of Art & Design
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
revolution, slavery, african history
More Films by Director: Maybelle Peters
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Lesson in History about?
- Lesson in History was produced when Peters was a student at the West Surrey School of Art and Design. Having read The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton, she was inspired to make what she describes as 'the stories of black achievement and how stories had not been told.' The animated film was subsequently screened on the BBC as part of the series 10X10. It was shot on 16mm using cutouts, photography and masks.
- Who directed A Lesson in History?
- A Lesson in History was directed by Maybelle Peters.
- Who stars in A Lesson in History?
- A Lesson in History stars Maybelle Peters, Gerry White.
- How long is A Lesson in History?
- A Lesson in History has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is A Lesson in History?
- A Lesson in History is a Animation, History film.
- Where was A Lesson in History produced?
- A Lesson in History was produced in United Kingdom.