Synopsis
In the 1960s, as West Indians, Pakistanis, Indians and Africans began to arrive in Britain from former British colonies, race became a political issue. In the 1964 General Election, a swing to the Conservative Party in Labour’s Smethwick constituency and Enoch Powell’s “rivers of blood” speech on immigration four years later put attitudes towards ethnic minorities on the political and social agenda. In One British Family, made in 1974, John Pilger focuses on Gus and Julie Gill, who arrived in Britain from Trinidad in 1961. They now had three children and their own house on Tyneside, where they were the only black family in the street. “They take less from the social services than the equivalent white families,” says Pilger. “They’re not on any council’s housing lists and they’ve never been out of work.”
Movie Information
- Director
- John Ingram
- Release Year
- 1974
- Runtime
- 27 minutes
- Genre
- Documentary
- Language
- EN
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ready to watch One British Family?
Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.
▶ Watch One British Family FreeYou May Also Like
More Documentary Movies
More with John Pilger
More from John Ingram
Trending Now
Popular This Week
Explore related titles
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch One British Family online for free?
You can watch One British Family (1974) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.
Is One British Family available in HD?
Yes. FreeFlix offers One British Family in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.
What is One British Family about?
In the 1960s, as West Indians, Pakistanis, Indians and Africans began to arrive in Britain from former British colonies, race became a political issue. In the 1964 General Election, a swing to the Conservative Party in Labour’s Smethwick constituency and Enoch Powell’s “rivers of blood” speech on immigration four years later put attitudes towards ethnic minorities on the political and social agenda. In One British Family, made in 1974, John Pilger focuses on Gus and Julie Gill, who arrived in Britain from Trinidad in 1961. They now had three children and their own house on Tyneside, where they were the only black family in the street. “They take less from the social services than the equivalent white families,” says Pilger. “They’re not on any council’s housing lists and they’ve never been out of work.”
Do I need to register or pay?
No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.