A Family Called Abrew

A Family Called Abrew (1992)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1992-01-01
  • Runtime: 0h 40min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Sankofa Film & Video
  • Production Country: United Kingdom
  • Director: Maureen Blackwood

Summary

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.

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  • Charlie Abrew

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  • Clementina Abrew

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  • Iris Toummavoh

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  • Cyril Lagey

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  • Lee Kane

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  • Jackie Stevenson

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Directing Maureen Blackwood Director
Camera Kathy Friend Additional Photography
Camera Julie Chang Assistant Camera
Editing Maureen Blackwood Assistant Editor
Production Sandra Taboda Production Assistant
Sound Danny Hambrook Sound
Camera Philip Chavannes Director of Photography
Art Connie Benjamin Art Direction
Editing Emma Matthews Editor
Production Robert Crusz Associate Producer
Production Nadine Marsh-Edwards Producer

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