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Racism: A History

2007·Show
3Episodes in1Season

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Racism: A History is a three-part British documentary series originally broadcast on BBC Four in March 2007. It was part of the season of programmes broadcast on the BBC marking the 200th anniversary of the Slave Trade Act 1807, a landmark piece of legislation which abolished the slave trade in the British Empire. The series explores the impact of racism on a global scale and chronicles the shifts in the perception of race and the history of racism in Europe, the Americas, Australia and Asia. The series was narrated by Sophie Okonedo.
Historical DocumentarySocial CommentaryGlobal HistoryRacial InjusticeEducational SeriesPolitical HistoryHuman RightsThought-ProvokingArchival Material

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Disturbing imagery

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How many seasons does Racism: A History have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Racism: A History air?

It ran from 2007 to 2007 and has ended.

What language is Racism: A History in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.