Britain on Film: Black Britain
Synopsis
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)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Menelik Shabazz, Imruh Bakari, James Kenyon, Sagar Mitchell
- Original Title
- Britain on Film: Black Britain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Independent Cinema Office, BFI, COI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Menelik Shabazz, Imruh Bakari, James Kenyon, Sagar Mitchell
Roy Cornwall
Chuma Ukpabi
Menelik Shabazz
Department Leadership Roster
Menelik Shabazz
Director
Chuma Ukpabi
Editor
Roy Cornwall
Director of Photography
Menelik Shabazz
Producer
Imruh Bakari
Director
James Kenyon
Director
Sagar Mitchell
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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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?
The principal cast of Britain on Film: Black Britain includes Paul Robeson, Learie Constantine, Reg Harcourt, Albert Sedgwick.
When was Britain on Film: Black Britain released and how long is it?
Britain on Film: Black Britain was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Britain on Film: Black Britain?
Britain on Film: Black Britain holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).