John Akomfrah
John Akomfrah, CBE (born 4 May 1957) is a British artist, writer, film director, screenwriter, theorist and curator of Ghanaian descent, whose "commitment to a radicalism both of politics and of cinematic form finds expression in all his films".
| Known For | Directing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.6318 |
| Birthday | 1957-05-04 |
| Place of Birth | Accra, Ghana |
| Also Known As |
1992
Black and White in Colour
10/1
A two part documentary that details the contribution of black and Asian people to television history from the birth of television in 1936 to 1992. Int...
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Black and White in Colour
2018
John On The Void
0/0
Artist and filmmaker John Akomfrah recounts an experience sailing through French Polynesia.
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John On The Void
2024
Scala!!!
7.8/9
This feature-length big screen documentary tells the riotous inside story of the infamous sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll repertory cinema which inspired...
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Scala!!!
2008
This Is My Africa
0/0
Interviewees discuss the memories, tastes and experiences that they associate with Africa for a personal vision of the continent.
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This Is My Africa
1991
A Touch of the Tar Brush
0/0
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 vi...
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A Touch of the Tar Brush
2025
Turner: The Secret Sketchbooks
9/1
This groundbreaking documentary unlocks the hidden psychology of J.M.W. Turner through his 37,000 private sketches, drawings, and watercolours – an ex...
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