Britain on Film: Black Britain(2017)
Britain on Film: Black Britain Synopsis
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)
Britain on Film: Black Britain (2017) is a documentary and history film directed by Menelik Shabazz, released on April 1, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Paul Robeson, Learie Constantine, Reg Harcourt and Albert Sedgwick.
- Director:
- Menelik Shabazz
- Producers:
- Menelik Shabazz
- Cinematographer:
- Roy Cornwall
- Production:
- Independent Cinema Office, BFI, COI
- Status:
- Released
Britain on Film: Black Britain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Robeson
as Self (segment "Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11")
- Learie Constantine
Learie Constantine
as Self
- Reg Harcourt
Reg Harcourt
as Self
- Albert Sedgwick
Albert Sedgwick
as Self (segment "Miners Leaving Pendlebury Colliery")
Key crew
Directed by Menelik Shabazz, produced by Menelik Shabazz.
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The main cast of Britain on Film: Black Britain (2017) includes Paul Robeson, Learie Constantine, Reg Harcourt and Albert Sedgwick. The film was directed by Menelik Shabazz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Britain on Film: Black Britain released?
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Britain on Film: Black Britain was released on April 1, 2017 and runs for 1h 31m.