The British Empire in Colour

The British Empire in Colour

5.0/100h 0m2002
The British Empire in Colour

Overview

Weaving rare color footage, eyewitness accounts and interviews, this documentary crafts an unbiased portrait of the British Empire. Milestones such as the partitioning of India, the creation of the state of Israel, the Suez crisis, black nationalism in Africa and the 1997 handover of Hong Kong are presented from multiple viewpoints, revealing Britain's role in spreading education, law and democracy, as well as racism and cultural bigotry.

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Original Title:The British Empire in Colour
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Status:Released

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