A Family Called Abrew
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.
About A Family Called Abrew (1992)
Released in 1992, A Family Called Abrew is a documentary film from Sankofa Film & Video (United Kingdom). It was directed by Maureen Blackwood. The cast is led by Charlie Abrew, Clementina Abrew, Iris Toummavoh, Cyril Lagey and Lee Kane. With a runtime of 40m, the film is available in full HD.
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