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A Family Called Abrew

Meet the Abrews, a unique showbiz family whose imprint on British culture began in Scotland in the 19th century

Biopic 1992 40 mins

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.

Director

Maureen Blackwood

Featuring

Charlie Abrew , Clementina Abrew and Iris Toummavoh

Genres

Biopic and Documentary

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Subjects

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