Family Portrait

Family Portrait

Year: 1950

Runtime: 25 mins

Language: English

Director: Humphrey Jennings

Documentary

Created for the 1951 Festival of Britain, this short documentary was released to reassure the public of Britain’s standing in the world and each citizen’s role within the nation. It intercuts scenes of agriculture, scientific research, politics and everyday social life, offering a familiar, comforting portrait of post‑war Britain.

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