A Lesson in History
“An allegorical story seen through the lens of a black school girl and her search for a history she can identify with.”
Synopsis
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.
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- Director
- Maybelle Peters
- Original Title
- A Lesson in History
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- West Surrey College of Art & Design
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maybelle Peters
David Pearson
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Maybelle Peters
Director
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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?
The principal cast of A Lesson in History includes Maybelle Peters, Gerry White.
When was A Lesson in History released and how long is it?
A Lesson in History was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 10m.