Blacks Britannica
A documentary illustrating the black community's understanding of, and response to, racism in Britain. It presents from a black working class perspective, an analysis of racism within the context of British history and the post-war crisis of the British economy. At the same time the film reflects the increasingly militant response within the black community to the continuing attacks upon it, both by organised fascist elements on the streets, and by the state itself.
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Blacks Britannica
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 13, 1978
Runtime
0h 58m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Blacks Britannica
Production Companies
PBS
Director
David Koff
Description
A documentary illustrating the black community's understanding of, and response to, racism in Britain. It presents from a black working class perspective, an analysis of racism within the context of British history and the post-war crisis of the British economy. At the same time the film reflects the increasingly militant response within the black community to the continuing attacks upon it, both by organised fascist elements on the streets, and by the state itself.
