Handsworth Songs
Handsworth Songs (1986) is a documentary drama, directed by John Akomfrah. It stars Pervaiz Khan and Meera Syal. It tells a story of migration and starting anew. The 61-minute film holds an audience score of 5.9/10.
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What Handsworth Songs Is About
The Black Audio Film Collective’s acclaimed essay film, 'Handsworth Songs', examines the 1985 race riots in Handsworth and London. Interweaving archival photographs, newsreel clips, and home movie footage, the film is both an exploration of documentary aesthetics and a broad meditation social and cultural oppression through Britain’s intertwined narratives of racism and economic decline.
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What is Handsworth Songs about?
The Black Audio Film Collective’s acclaimed essay film, 'Handsworth Songs', examines the 1985 race riots in Handsworth and London. Interweaving archival photographs, newsreel clips, and home movie footage, the film is both an exploration of documentary aesthetics and a broad meditation social and cultural oppression through Britain’s intertwined narratives of racism and economic decline.
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How long is Handsworth Songs?
Handsworth Songs runs for 61 minutes (1h 1m).
When did Handsworth Songs come out?
Handsworth Songs was released in 1986.
Who directed Handsworth Songs?
Handsworth Songs was directed by John Akomfrah.
Who stars in Handsworth Songs?
Handsworth Songs stars Pervaiz Khan, Meera Syal, Yvonne Weekes.
What is Handsworth Songs's rating?
Handsworth Songs holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 5.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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