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Full Record for Film No. 131


Title:Island Race
Director 1:William Raban
Country:UK
Year:1996 ?
length:27 mins
Colour/b-w:
Genre:documentary
Screenwriter:
Cinematographer:William Raban
Editor:
Producer:Bow Visions
Production company:William Raban
Cast:
Location:Not available
TABB No.:
Synopsis:'Island Race' was filmed on the streets of t London's East End between spring 1994 and the summer of 1995. The film contrasts ordinary, everyday events with actions by right wing extremists, the funeral of a gangland leader and the jingoistic flag-waving street parties celebrating Victory in Europe Day. No viewing copy available.
Keyword 1:London
Keyword 2:East End
Keyword 3:society
Keyword 4:city
Keyword 5:cultural identity
Keyword 6:national identity
Keyword 7:racism
Keyword 8:white

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