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Family Called Abrew, A

Synopsis
Highlights the contributions of black Britons active in the worlds of boxing and music hall during the early part of the century. Uses oral testimonies, archive footage and music of the period to chart one family’s achievements in these fields.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 40 min.
Year of production
1992
Availability
out of distribution
Subjects
Sociology
Keywords
archive films; artists - black artists; boxing; music hall

Credits

Director
Maureen Blackwood
Producer
Nadine Marsh-Edwards

Production Company

Name

Sankofa Film & Video Ltd

Notes
closed down. progrmmes now in Amber archive

Distributor

Name

Albany Video Distribution

Notes
Out of business from Nov 1995. Was located at Battersea Studios, Television Centre, Thackeray Road, London SW8 3TW.
Name

Sankofa Film & Video Ltd

Phone
020 7485 0848
Fax
020 7485 2869
Notes
closed down. Programmes now in Amber archive

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