- Actors: Art Malik
- Producers: Adrian Wood, Lucy Carter, Stewart Binns
- Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Paradox
- Release Date: April 29 2008
- Run Time: 150 minutes
- ASIN: B0013F60GE
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #32,421 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
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There was indeed a time when the sun never set upon the globe-spanning British empire, Jun 9 2008
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The British Empire in Color (DVD)
There was indeed a time when the sun never set upon the globe-spanning British empire whose peak was reached under the reign of Queen Victoria. Ably narrated by Art Malik, the 20th century decline and eventual collapse of that venerable empire is superbly documented in an historical survey that is unique in that it is presented with color film taken from major archives and private collections. Presented in three major parts (The Decline of Empire; The Fall of Empire; The Aftermath of Empire), this mini-series charts Britain's empire country by country, beginning with India, justifiably considered the chief jewel in the imperial crown., "The British Empire In Color" proceeds with an informed and informative overview of both British contributions with respect to education, technology, law, and democracy to its possession, as well as the prejudice, discrimination, cultural bigotry and racism it fostered as a means of controlling its subject populations. Covering the partition of India and Pakistan, the creation of Palestine and Israel, the Suez crisis, the rise of Black Nationalism leading to the emancipation of the African colonies, the handover of Hong Kong to the Chinese, and more. Of special note is the use of personal letters and diary excerpts from both the British and their colonial subjects. Enhanced with the inclusion of a 26-minute 'making of' documentary on how the series was researched and developed, "The British Empire In Color" is a superb production and a very highly recommended addition for personal, community, and school library DVD collections in general.
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Absolute treasure trove of imagry., Aug 1 2008
By Frank Barker - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The British Empire in Color (DVD)
Delightfully, more color film continues to be found, restored and shared. History does live in our present beliefs, conflicts, loves and tragedies; it was, as it is now, in glorious, gory color. Maybe these newer generations, not as protected by B&W, will pay better attention to our human story. Amazing to see Gandhi in color, and as one who spent a brief 3 years in colonial East Africa (58-61, me being 8-11 years old), the material on the Mau-Mau uprising and Kenya's eventual independence was simply astounding. History fans, anglophiles, documentary film enthusiasts should be well pleased. My only wish is for more, even more of this stuff, please and thank you.
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Arguably the most impressive description of empire, Oct 2 2009
By Henry Baffoe Bonnie "Henry" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The British Empire in Color (DVD)
I am a great fan of documentaries. And I have seen many on the British empire. This is exceptional and singular. As a product of a British stlye education in post colonial Ghana, I was entralled to follow the events leading to Ghana's independence in 1957. In truth, it all started with Gandhi. It is all the more thrilling to watch the account on modern day Britain; a true potpourri of the remnants of degradation of empire.
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