A Lesson in History
An allegorical story seen through the lens of a black school girl and her search for a history she can identify with.
Lesson in History was produced when Peters was a student at the West Surrey School of Art and Design. Having read The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton, she was inspired to make what she describes as 'the stories of black achievement and how stories had not been told.' The animated film was subsequently screened on the BBC as part of the series 10X10. It was shot on 16mm using cutouts, photography and masks.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: A Lesson in History
- Genres: Animation, History
- Release Date: 1989-01-01
- Runtime: 10 minutes
- Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BBC 2, West Surrey College of Art & Design
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2378
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Maybelle Peters
as Narrator
Gerry White
as Narrator
Trailers & Clips
A Lesson in History (excerpt)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Lesson in History?▼
A Lesson in History is a Animation, History movie directed by . It was released on 1989-01-01.
Who are the main actors in A Lesson in History?▼
The main cast includes Maybelle Peters, Gerry White, .
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Is A Lesson in History based on a true story?▼
An allegorical story seen through the lens of a black school girl and her search for a history she can identify with.
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A Lesson in History has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.
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The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by BBC 2, West Surrey College of Art & Design. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was A Lesson in History filmed?▼
A Lesson in History was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
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The total runtime of A Lesson in History is 10 minutes.
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