Handsworth Songs(1986)
Handsworth Songs Synopsis
The Black Audio Film Collective’s acclaimed essay film, 'Handsworth Songs', examines the 1985 race riots in Handsworth and London. Interweaving archival photographs, newsreel clips, and home movie footage, the film is both an exploration of documentary aesthetics and a broad meditation social and cultural oppression through Britain’s intertwined narratives of racism and economic decline.
Handsworth Songs (1986) is a documentary film directed by John Akomfrah, released on May 8, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 1m. It stars Pervaiz Khan, Meera Syal and Yvonne Weekes. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- John Akomfrah
- Producers:
- Lina Gopaul
- Production:
- Black Audio Film Collective
- Status:
- Released
Handsworth Songs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by John Akomfrah, produced by Lina Gopaul.
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Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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Handsworth Songs – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Handsworth Songs?
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The main cast of Handsworth Songs (1986) includes Pervaiz Khan, Meera Syal and Yvonne Weekes. The film was directed by John Akomfrah. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Handsworth Songs released?
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Handsworth Songs was released on May 8, 1986 and runs for 1h 1m.
Is Handsworth Songs worth watching?
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Handsworth Songs (1986) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.