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A Family Called Abrew

1992-01-01 en 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.

Assistant Editor

Maureen Blackwood

Additional Photography

Kathy Friend

Editor

Emma Matthews

Sound

Danny Hambrook

Art Direction

Connie Benjamin

Production Assistant

Sandra Taboda

woman director

Status

Released

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Companies

  • Sankofa Film & Video
  • BFI
  • The Scottish Film Production Fund