A Touch of the Tar Brush
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Black filmmaker John Akomfrah believes that, for too long, being English has meant being white. In an attempt to show Englishness from the point of view of mixed-race English people, he visits Liverpool, one of England's oldest multicultural communities.
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"A Touch of the Tar Brush" (1991 BBC documentary)
Type: Clip • Published 2015-04-09
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- Director
- John Akomfrah
- Screenplay & Story
- John Akomfrah
- Original Title
- A Touch of the Tar Brush
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Black Audio Film Collective
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John Akomfrah
John Akomfrah
Lina Gopaul
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John Akomfrah
Director
Lina Gopaul
Producer
John Akomfrah
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What is A Touch of the Tar Brush about?
Black filmmaker John Akomfrah believes that, for too long, being English has meant being white. In an attempt to show Englishness from the point of view of mixed-race English people, he visits Liverpool, one of England's oldest multicultural communities.
Who directed A Touch of the Tar Brush?
A Touch of the Tar Brush was directed by John Akomfrah.
Who stars in A Touch of the Tar Brush?
The principal cast of A Touch of the Tar Brush includes John Akomfrah.
When was A Touch of the Tar Brush released and how long is it?
A Touch of the Tar Brush was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 40m.