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Family Portrait
First aired on Dec 1, 1950
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Genres: Documentary

In preparation for the celebration of the 1951 Festival of Britain, this short film was released to assure British citizens of their nation's place in the world and of their own places within that nation. Illustrative scenes of farming, science, political, and social life are juxtaposed to present a familiar and reassuring image of Britain.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Michael Goodliffe | Narrator (voice)
Featured Crew
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Humphrey Jennings | Director
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Humphrey Jennings | Writer
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Ian Dalrymple | Producer
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Stewart McAllister | Editor
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John Greenwood | Music
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Martin Curtis | Director of Photography