A Family Called Abrew (1992)
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.
Director: Maureen Blackwood
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Charlie Abrew as |
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Clementina Abrew as |
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Iris Toummavoh as |
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Cyril Lagey as |
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Lee Kane as |
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Jackie Stevenson as |
| Directing | Maureen Blackwood | Director |
| Camera | Kathy Friend | Additional Photography |
| Camera | Julie Chang | Assistant Camera |
| Editing | Maureen Blackwood | Assistant Editor |
| Production | Sandra Taboda | Production Assistant |
| Sound | Danny Hambrook | Sound |
| Camera | Philip Chavannes | Director of Photography |
| Art | Connie Benjamin | Art Direction |
| Editing | Emma Matthews | Editor |
| Production | Robert Crusz | Associate Producer |
| Production | Nadine Marsh-Edwards | Producer |
