A Common History
Originally released in 1984. A Common History is a documentary film. directed by Colin Prescod. At just 38 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A record of the unity and continuity of black struggle in Britain. Underlines the fact that the 'new' black communities consist of workers from different countries in Asia and the Caribbean joined in the same struggles against racism in Britain since World War Two. The film focuses on discrimination in employment against black workers, looking particularly at the 1974 dispute at Imperial Typewriters in Leicester. Here black workers faced opposition not only from the bosses, but from some Trade Unions as well as fellow white workers. And the film demonstrates that the outrage of young black people (many born in Britain) as seen in the dramatic events of Summer 1981, is related to the disappointed hopes of their migrant-worker parents.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Common History about?
A record of the unity and continuity of black struggle in Britain. Underlines the fact that the 'new' black communities consist of workers from different countries in Asia and the Caribbean joined ...
Who directed A Common History?
A Common History was directed by Colin Prescod.
How long is A Common History?
A Common History has a runtime of 0 hours and 38 minutes (38 minutes total).
When was A Common History released?
A Common History was released on January 1, 1984 in theaters.