Handsworth Songs
John Akomfrah
1986 - Grande-Bretagne - Couleur et Noir & Blanc - 61'
Photography : Sebastian Shah
Sound : Trevor Mathison
Editing : Avril Johnson
Production : Black Audio Film Collective
Distribution : Smoking Dogs Films (info@smokingdogsfilms.com, +44 (0)20 7249 6644)
John Akomfrah
1986 - Grande-Bretagne - Couleur et Noir & Blanc - 61'
Akomfrah's film essay looks at the historical, social and political background to racial unrest, and the reasons for the anger and disillusionment felt by many from the ethnic communities in Britain, particularly the Asian and West Indian. Filmed in Handsworth and London during the riots of 1985, it also uses extensive newsreel and archival material.
Photography : Sebastian Shah
Sound : Trevor Mathison
Editing : Avril Johnson
Production : Black Audio Film Collective
Distribution : Smoking Dogs Films (info@smokingdogsfilms.com, +44 (0)20 7249 6644)