Britain on Film: Black Britain Trailer

Britain on Film: Black Britain Trailer (2017)

01 April 2017 History, Factual 91 mins

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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Cast

Paul Robeson

as Self (segment "Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11")

Albert Sedgwick

as Self (segment "Miners Leaving Pendlebury Colliery")

Crew

Roy Cornwall

Roy Cornwall Director of Photography

International Releases Dates

United Kingdom 01 April 2017

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