A Family Called Abrew

A Family Called Abrew

Movie 1992-01-01 40m Documentary

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.

Status
Released
Released
1992-01-01
Runtime
40m
Studios
Sankofa Film & Video , BFI , The Scottish Film Production Fund
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Links
Letterboxd
Director
Maureen Blackwood
Cast
Charlie Abrew Charlie Abrew
Clementina Abrew Clementina Abrew
Iris Toummavoh Iris Toummavoh
Cyril Lagey Cyril Lagey
Lee Kane Lee Kane
Jackie Stevenson Jackie Stevenson
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