Home to Buxton (1987)
North Buxton, near Chatham, Ontario, has been a black settlement since the middle of the last century, when it was one of the destinations of escaped slaves traveling north on the Underground Railroad. Prieto and McTair went to Buxton to record one year's 'homecoming,' and came back with a celebratory reminder of the long history blacks have had in Canada. -- Images Festival
Director: Roger McTair, Claire Prieto
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1987
Screenplay
Production: Prieto-McTair Productions
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Home to Buxton about?
- North Buxton, near Chatham, Ontario, has been a black settlement since the middle of the last century, when it was one of the destinations of escaped slaves traveling north on the Underground Railroad. Prieto and McTair went to Buxton to record one year's 'homecoming,' and came back with a celebratory reminder of the long history blacks have had in Canada. -- Images Festival
- Who directed Home to Buxton?
- Home to Buxton was directed by Roger McTair, Claire Prieto.
- How long is Home to Buxton?
- Home to Buxton has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Home to Buxton?
- Home to Buxton is a Documentary film.
- Where was Home to Buxton produced?
- Home to Buxton was produced in Canada.