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The Nine Muses

The Nine Muses

★ 5.6/10•2010•1h 34m•PG•Documentary•History

Part documentary, part personal essay, this experimental film combines archive imagery with the striking wintry landscapes of Alaska to tell the story of immigrant experience coming into the UK from 1960 onwards.

John Akomfrah · Director

John Akomfrah · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 1, 2010

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