When Voices Rise... (2002)

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"When Voices Rise..." tells the important, but little-known story of dismantling segregation in the polite society that was Bermuda in the 1950s. Working in secret, the Progressive Group organized the 1959 Theatre Boycott to end segregation in movie theatres in Hamilton. Context is provided by those who protested against segregation and the limited franchise earlier in Bermuda by authoring a "Secret Document" that analyzed the social problems of the island. The film also features a rare interview conducted in London, England with Kingsley Tweed-a powerful, public figure during the boycott that changed the island forever. -- Chris Campbell

Director: Errol Williams
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
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Editing: Chris Campbell
Production: NB Filmmakers Co-op
Country: Bermuda, Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Errol Williams
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Voices Rise... about?
"When Voices Rise..." tells the important, but little-known story of dismantling segregation in the polite society that was Bermuda in the 1950s. Working in secret, the Progressive Group organized the 1959 Theatre Boycott to end segregation in movie theatres in Hamilton. Context is provided by those who protested against segregation and the limited franchise earlier in Bermuda by authoring a "Secret Document" that analyzed the social problems of the island. The film also features a rare interview conducted in London, England with Kingsley Tweed-a powerful, public figure during the boycott that changed the island forever. -- Chris Campbell
Who directed When Voices Rise...?
When Voices Rise... was directed by Errol Williams.
Who stars in When Voices Rise...?
When Voices Rise... stars Kingsley Tweed.
How long is When Voices Rise...?
When Voices Rise... has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
What genre is When Voices Rise...?
When Voices Rise... is a Documentary film.
Where was When Voices Rise... produced?
When Voices Rise... was produced in Bermuda, Canada.