Tom Scott Robson

Movies

Blacks Britannica
Editor
A documentary illustrating the black community's understanding of, and response to, racism in Britain. It presents from a black working class perspective, an analysis of racism within the context of British history and the post-war crisis of the British economy. At the same time the film reflects the increasingly militant response within the black community to the continuing attacks upon it, both by organised fascist elements on the streets, and by the state itself.
The Palestinian
Editor
A 66-minute TV documentary from 1977. It was produced by and starred Vanessa Redgrave, and directed by Roy Battersby.
A Life Apart: Anxieties in a Trawling Community
Editor
A Life Apart is about a deep sea fishing community in North West England. This place was run very much as if it was in Victorian England. It was a one company town – all fishing – and if anybody stepped out of line they were chopped, they were sacked. As a result the working conditions, the money etc. were appalling and nobody dare say anything because if they spoke out: no job; and they weren’t given any explanation.
Low Water
Editor
In North East England men make a living collecting coal washed-up on beaches from underground seams.
Low Water
Director
In North East England men make a living collecting coal washed-up on beaches from underground seams.