Jazz Slave Ships
Synopsis
Jazz Slave Ships was a site-specific performance collaboration between Vancouver artist Jan Wade and London-based performer Vanessa Richards that involved the creation of an ancestral altar. It took place in two U.K. ports in October 1996: on the West Coast in Whitehaven, Cumbria (the last English slaving port), in an 18th century bonded warehouse used to store liquor and guns used in the slave trade; and on the East Coast in Hull, Yorkshire in Wilberforce House, the birthplace of the anti-slavery pioneer William Wilberforce and now a museum of anti-slavery. The production took place over a 3-week period that began Sept. 30, 1996.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elspeth Sage, Paul Wong
- Screenplay & Story
- Vanessa Richards, Jan Wade
- Original Title
- Jazz Slave Ships
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Locus +, On Edge
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elspeth Sage, Paul Wong
Vanessa Richards, Jan Wade
Paul Wong
Elspeth Sage
Department Leadership Roster
Vanessa Richards
Writer
Elspeth Sage
Director
Jan Wade
Writer
Paul Wong
Director
Paul Wong
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jazz Slave Ships
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jazz Slave Ships about?
Jazz Slave Ships was a site-specific performance collaboration between Vancouver artist Jan Wade and London-based performer Vanessa Richards that involved the creation of an ancestral altar. It took place in two U.K. ports in October 1996: on the West Coast in Whitehaven, Cumbria (the last English slaving port), in an 18th century bonded warehouse used to store liquor and guns used in the slave trade; and on the East Coast in Hull, Yorkshire in Wilberforce House, the birthplace of the anti-slavery pioneer William Wilberforce and now a museum of anti-slavery. The production took place over a 3-week period that began Sept. 30, 1996.
Who directed Jazz Slave Ships?
Jazz Slave Ships was directed by Elspeth Sage, Paul Wong.
Who stars in Jazz Slave Ships?
The principal cast of Jazz Slave Ships includes Jan Wade, Vanessa Richards.
When was Jazz Slave Ships released and how long is it?
Jazz Slave Ships was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 15m.