A World Is Turning
A lost chapter in black British film: extraordinary rushes from a documentary showcasing talented members of the black community.
Release Date
January 1, 1948Runtime
45 minGenres
DocumentaryDirected by
G.L. NormanLanguage
EnglishBudget
$0Revenue
$0Status
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A World is Turning (1948) | BFI National Archive
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Adelaide Hall at the Nightingale Club, London (1948)
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