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A Family Called Abrew (1992)

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Overview : Director Maureen Blackwood harnesses the distinctive style of the Sankofa Film Collective to sketch the Abrew family tree. The achievements of the unique showbiz family are celebrated using rich archive material, including footage of family members in supporting film roles alongside Paul Robeson and intimate fireside-style testimony. The existence of Black British communities before Windrush is foregrounded, with insights into the Abrews' imprint on British culture beginning in 19th century Scotland.

Release Date : January 1, 1992

Runtime : 40m

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Companies : Sankofa Film & Video, BFI, The Scottish Film Production Fund

Countries : United Kingdom

Keywords : woman director

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