A Family Called Abrew

A Family Called Abrew

1992
40m
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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Sankofa Film & Video BFI The Scottish Film Production Fund
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1992
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Charlie Abrew
Charlie Abrew

Clementina Abrew
Clementina Abrew

Iris Toummavoh
Iris Toummavoh

Cyril Lagey
Cyril Lagey

Lee Kane
Lee Kane

Jackie Stevenson
Jackie Stevenson

Key Crew

Maureen Blackwood
Director
Nadine Marsh-Edwards
Producer