About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1986
Runtime
1h 1m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.9/10
Votes
11
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Cast
immigration
race riot
racism
united kingdom
birmingham
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Questions about Handsworth Songs
How long is Handsworth Songs?
Handsworth Songs has a runtime of 1h 1m (1 hour and 1 minute).
Who directed Handsworth Songs?
Handsworth Songs was directed by John Akomfrah and released in 1986.
What genre is Handsworth Songs?
Handsworth Songs is a Documentary film (1986).
Who stars in Handsworth Songs?
The cast of Handsworth Songs includes Pervaiz Khan, Meera Syal, Yvonne Weekes.
What is the TMDB rating for Handsworth Songs?
Handsworth Songs has a TMDB rating of 5.9/10 based on 11 votes.
