A Family Called Abrew
A Family Called Abrew

A Family Called Abrew

January 01, 1992 | 40 min

Director Maureen Blackwood harnesses the distinctive style of the Sankofa Film Collective to sketch the Abrew family tree. The achievements of the unique showbiz family are celebrated using rich archive material, including footage of family members in supporting film roles alongside Paul Robeson and intimate fireside-style testimony. The existence of Black British communities before Windrush is foregrounded, with insights into the Abrews' imprint on British culture beginning in 19th century Scotland.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Charlie Abrew

Naomi Scott

Clementina Abrew

Naomi Scott

Iris Toummavoh

Naomi Scott

Cyril Lagey

Naomi Scott

Lee Kane

Naomi Scott

Jackie Stevenson

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