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TV's Black Pioneers

Documentary highlighting the experiences of the first generation of black African-Caribbean actors that worked in UK theatre, film and television during the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

Documentary highlighting the experiences, trials and tribulations of the first generation of black African-Caribbean actors that worked in UK theatre, film and television during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. They recount their lives in the acting profession through personal testimony which is illustrated by the use of archive film and photography. Contributors include Cy Grant, Joan Hooley, George Harris, Mona Hammond, Rudolph Walker and Jim Pines.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 Apr 201001:00

Credits

RoleContributor
NarratorFraser James
ParticipantCy Grant
ParticipantJoan Hooley
ParticipantGeorge Harris
ParticipantMona Hammon
ParticipantRudolph Walker
ParticipantJim Pines

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