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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Pervaiz Khan
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Meera Syal
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Yvonne Weekes
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FAQ 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…
When was Handsworth Songs released?
Handsworth Songs was released in 1986.
What genres does Handsworth Songs belong to?
Handsworth Songs is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Handsworth Songs?
The cast of Handsworth Songs includes Pervaiz Khan, Meera Syal, Yvonne Weekes.