A Family Called Abrew
Synopsis
Director Maureen Blackwood harnesses the distinctive style of the Sankofa Film Collective to sketch the Abrew family tree. The achievements of the unique showbiz family are celebrated using rich archive material, including footage of family members in supporting film roles alongside Paul Robeson and intimate fireside-style testimony. The existence of Black British communities before Windrush is foregrounded, with insights into the Abrews' imprint on British culture beginning in 19th century Scotland.
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- Director
- Maureen Blackwood
- Original Title
- A Family Called Abrew
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Sankofa Film & Video, BFI, The Scottish Film Production Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maureen Blackwood
Kathy Friend, Philip Chavannes
Emma Matthews
Nadine Marsh-Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
Maureen Blackwood
Director
Philip Chavannes
Director of Photography
Emma Matthews
Editor
Nadine Marsh-Edwards
Producer
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What is A Family Called Abrew about?
Director Maureen Blackwood harnesses the distinctive style of the Sankofa Film Collective to sketch the Abrew family tree. The achievements of the unique showbiz family are celebrated using rich archive material, including footage of family members in supporting film roles alongside Paul Robeson and intimate fireside-style testimony. The existence of Black British communities before Windrush is foregrounded, with insights into the Abrews' imprint on British culture beginning in 19th century Scotland.
Who directed A Family Called Abrew?
A Family Called Abrew was directed by Maureen Blackwood.
Who stars in A Family Called Abrew?
The principal cast of A Family Called Abrew includes Charlie Abrew, Clementina Abrew, Iris Toummavoh, Cyril Lagey, Lee Kane.
When was A Family Called Abrew released and how long is it?
A Family Called Abrew was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 40m.