Movie Description
Handsworth Songs
(1986)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Akomfrah
- Producer : Lina Gopaul
- Editor : Anna Liebschner,Hugh Williams
- Cast : Pervaiz Khan,Meera Syal,Yvonne Weekes
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Facts
Original TitleHandsworth Songs
Status Released
Release Information
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1986-05-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 01m
Production CompaniesBlack Audio Film Collective
Genres
- Documentary
