The Film Programme - Black Star

With Francine Stock.

The Film Programme has teamed up with the BFI on a poll to decide the best performance by a black actor of all time. Among the nominees is Earl Cameron in Pool Of London, the first British movie to star a Caribbean actor. Francine hears from Earl about a career that has spanned over six decades and includes a Bond pic.

Neil Brand reveals how modern technology helps him score a silent version of Robin Hood from 1922.

Four translators discuss the subtle art of sub-titling.

Published on Thursday, 6th October 2016.

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