Handsworth Songs
May 08, 1986 · 1h 1m
Director
John AkomfrahOverview
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.
Cast of Handsworth Songs
Crew of Handsworth Songs
John AkomfrahDirector, Additional Photography
Lina GopaulProducer, Production Manager- Anna LiebschnerEditor
- Hugh WilliamsEditor
- Trevor MathisonMusic, Sound Recordist
- Sebastian ShahCinematography
- Roy CornwallAdditional Photography
- Brand ThumimSupervising Film Editor
- Avril JohnsonAssistant Editor
- Rosalind HaberAssistant Editor
About Handsworth Songs
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.
When was Handsworth Songs released?
Handsworth Songs was released on May 8, 1986.
How long is Handsworth Songs?
Handsworth Songs runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
Who directed Handsworth Songs?
Handsworth Songs was directed by John Akomfrah.
Who is in the cast of Handsworth Songs?
The cast of Handsworth Songs includes Pervaiz Khan (Voice Over), Meera Syal (Voice Over) and Yvonne Weekes (Voice Over).