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Black Arts
Ballet BlackBallet Black
Documentary198685 mins
Stephen Dwoskin brings together members of the Ballet Negres dance company, founded in London in 1946.
Steel 'n' SkinSteel 'n' Skin
Performance197936 mins Location: Liverpool
Black music and culture in the community
Osibisa Musical GroupOsibisa Musical Group
Current affairs19803 mins Location: Plymouth
Ghanaian led Afro-Caribbean band spread infectious rhythms of world music at Plymouth’s Frankfort Gate.
London Line No. 113London Line No. 113
Cinemagazine196614 mins Location: Sevenoaks
If your interests happen to include rainwear, concrete in Africa, science in Sevenoaks, and gbedu drum music, then this is your lucky day...
Divide and Rule - Never!Divide and Rule - Never!
Documentary197841 mins
Young working class Londoners fight racism with the power of rock and reggae in this anarchic documentary.
Grove CarnivalGrove Carnival
Documentary198118 mins Location: Notting Hill
West London echoes to the sound of reggae and steel pans in this kaleidoscopic record of the 1980 Notting Hill Carnival.
Black Theatre of BrixtonBlack Theatre of Brixton
Documentary197512 mins
Interesting doc following the Black Theatre of Brixton, which produced more black plays in two years than the whole of English theatre had in the previous twenty-five.
Out and AboutOut and About
Non-Fiction197914 mins Location: Leeds
Sandwiched between two typical native spectacles, the flower show and performing animals, the Leeds Carnival brings forth all the rhythms and exuberance of the Caribbean.
Aklowa African Village in EssexAklowa African Village in Essex
Factual TV19866 mins Location: Takeley
Essex primary schoolchildren share an unforgettable afternoon, living the life of an African villager.
Aklowa African Village, Bishop's Stortford, EssexAklowa African Village, Bishop's Stortford, Essex
News19775 mins Location: Takeley
With workshops and performances, Aklowa village in Essex promotes a greater awareness of the richness of African culture.
African Sculpture Exhibition in WeymouthAfrican Sculpture Exhibition in Weymouth
News19791 minsSilent Location: Weymouth
An African sculpture exhibition in a Weymouth school
East African Dance in WeymouthEast African Dance in Weymouth
News19768 mins Location: Weymouth
Basil, an East African performer educates school children in traditional dance
African music at Stewards Comprehensive, HarlowAfrican music at Stewards Comprehensive, Harlow
News19747 mins Location: Harlow
With great enthusiasm, the schoolchildren of Stewards Comp in Harlow are inspired to drum, dance, and sing traditional African music.
Aerial Views of YorkshireAerial Views of Yorkshire
Non-Fiction197910 minsSilent Location: Leeds
A bird’s eye view of the tower blocks and new roads of 1970s Leeds contrasts nicely with the colourful and exuberant Caribbean Carnival, headed by an intriguingly titled banner.
Notting Hill CarnivalNotting Hill Carnival
Amateur film19762 minsSilent Location: Notting Hill
Music, dancing and community characterise this short film from Notting Hill Carnival, 1976.
A World Is TurningA World Is Turning
Documentary194845 mins
A lost chapter in black British film: extraordinary rushes from a documentary showcasing talented members of the black community.
The Black EmperorThe Black Emperor
Drama19498 mins
Paul Robeson demonstrates his vocal talents in this short extract from Song of Freedom
Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11
Industry sponsored film19499 mins
American actor and singer Paul Robeson visits an Edinburgh colliery, where he regales miners with a rendition of 'I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night'.
The Homecoming: A Short Film about AjamuThe Homecoming: A Short Film about Ajamu
Drama-documentary199517 mins Location: Brixton
Queer activist and artist Ajamu prepares to leave Brixton for an exhibition of his work in his hometown, Huddersfield