The Great North
Released 2 years ago in 2024. The Great North is a documentary film. directed by Jenn Nkiru. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Aaron Orr, Adele Jones, and Akil Scafe-Smith
Synopsis
Beginning at the industrial revolution of the ‘great north’, Jenn Nkiru draws lines between peoples, cities, countries, buildings, movements, bodies and spaces(s) using a mixture of archive materials and new footage. There is little stillness as we are pushed and pulled through Black histories and communities across the city of Manchester and beyond. Nkiru has termed this filmmaking process “cosmic archeology”, and it is grounded in Afro-surrealism, experimental film and the Black arts movement.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 2024
1 year ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mothership
- Factory International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great North about?
Beginning at the industrial revolution of the ‘great north’, Jenn Nkiru draws lines between peoples, cities, countries, buildings, movements, bodies and spaces(s) using a mixture of archive mat...
Who directed The Great North?
The Great North was directed by Jenn Nkiru.
How long is The Great North?
The Great North has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was The Great North released?
The Great North was released on October 4, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great North?
The main cast of The Great North includes Aaron Orr, Adele Jones, Akil Scafe-Smith, Alfonso Buller, Andrew Jones.