Britain on Film: Black Britain (2017)
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)
Cast
- Paul Robeson - Self (segment "Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11")
- Learie Constantine - Self
- Reg Harcourt - Self
- Albert Sedgwick - Self (segment "Miners Leaving Pendlebury Colliery")
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Britain on Film: Black Britain about?
- 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)
- Who directed Britain on Film: Black Britain?
- Britain on Film: Black Britain was directed by Menelik Shabazz, Imruh Bakari, James Kenyon, Sagar Mitchell.
- Who stars in Britain on Film: Black Britain?
- Britain on Film: Black Britain stars Paul Robeson, Learie Constantine, Reg Harcourt, Albert Sedgwick.
- How long is Britain on Film: Black Britain?
- Britain on Film: Black Britain has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Britain on Film: Black Britain?
- Britain on Film: Black Britain is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Britain on Film: Black Britain produced?
- Britain on Film: Black Britain was produced in United Kingdom.