Learning on ScreenWest Indies Calling
- Synopsis
- A group of West Indians, led by writer Una Marson and the test cricketer Learie Constantine, assemble at Broadcasting House to describe the contribution made by them to the war effort. West Indians, of all races, are shown as engineers, fighter pilots, nurses, wireless operators, lumberjacks, etc. The commentary stresses the benefits that the West Indies will derive from the training of their young, as well as the universal good created by friendships forged between the different peoples serving in the Empire’s forces. As typical in a Paul Rotha production, it is the unpatronising and progressive treatment of the people which makes the film stand out from the others tackling th Empire’s war.
- Series
- Together
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 15 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1943
- Availability
- Hire
- Notes
- Also available on video as a component of TOGETHER, and from Panamint together with A LETTER FROM ULSTER under the combined title BRITONS AT WAR 4
- Subjects
- History
- Keywords
- West Indians; World War II
Credits
- Director
- John Page
- Producer
- Paul Rotha
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Production Company
Sponsor
Distributor
- Name
Imperial War Museum
- Phone
- 020 7416 5291
- Fax
- 020 7416 5299
- Address
- Department of Film
Lambeth Road
London
SE1 6HZ - Notes
- Address for video sales: Duxford, Cambridgeshire CB2 4QR
- Name
Panamint Cinema
- cinema@panamint.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.panamint.co.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 01505 834936
- Address
- Abercorn Schoolhouse
Whitequarries
Broxburn
West Lothian, Scotland
EH52 6PZ
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