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Lesson in History was produced when Peters was a student at the West Surrey School of Art and Design. Having read The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton, she was inspired to make what she describes as 'the stories of black achievement and how stories had not been told.' The animated film was subsequently screened on the BBC as part of the series 10X10. It was shot on 16mm using cutouts, photography and masks.
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revolution
slavery
african history
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How long is A Lesson in History?
A Lesson in History has a runtime of 10m ( and 10 minutes).
Who directed A Lesson in History?
A Lesson in History was directed by Maybelle Peters and released in 1989.
What genre is A Lesson in History?
A Lesson in History is a Animation, History film (1989).
Who stars in A Lesson in History?
The cast of A Lesson in History includes Maybelle Peters, Gerry White.
