A Touch of the Tar Brush (1991)

A Touch of the Tar Brush (1991) poster

Black filmmaker John Akomfrah believes that, for too long, being English has meant being white. In an attempt to show Englishness from the point of view of mixed-race English people, he visits Liverpool, one of England's oldest multicultural communities.

Director: John Akomfrah
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
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Production: Black Audio Film Collective
Original Language: en

Keywords

liverpool, england, national identity, mixed race

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Touch of the Tar Brush about?
Black filmmaker John Akomfrah believes that, for too long, being English has meant being white. In an attempt to show Englishness from the point of view of mixed-race English people, he visits Liverpool, one of England's oldest multicultural communities.
Who directed A Touch of the Tar Brush?
A Touch of the Tar Brush was directed by John Akomfrah.
Who stars in A Touch of the Tar Brush?
A Touch of the Tar Brush stars John Akomfrah.
How long is A Touch of the Tar Brush?
A Touch of the Tar Brush has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is A Touch of the Tar Brush?
A Touch of the Tar Brush is a Documentary film.