A Lesson in History(1989)
An allegorical story seen through the lens of a black school girl and her search for a history she can identify with.
A Lesson in History Synopsis
Lesson in History was produced when Peters was a student at the West Surrey School of Art and Design. Having read The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton, she was inspired to make what she describes as 'the stories of black achievement and how stories had not been told.' The animated film was subsequently screened on the BBC as part of the series 10X10. It was shot on 16mm using cutouts, photography and masks.
A Lesson in History (1989) is a animation and history film directed by Maybelle Peters, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Maybelle Peters and Gerry White.
- Director:
- Maybelle Peters
- Production:
- West Surrey College of Art & Design
- Status:
- Released
A Lesson in History Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Maybelle Peters.
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Who stars in A Lesson in History?
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The main cast of A Lesson in History (1989) includes Maybelle Peters and Gerry White. The film was directed by Maybelle Peters. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Lesson in History released?
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A Lesson in History was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 10m.