Black Soldier Blues (2004)
Length: 53 minutes 51 seconds
Synopsis
Black Soldier Blues looks back on the period during the Second World War when American servicemen were stationed in Queensland. African American veterans talk with candour about the friendliness of Australians compared with their treatment by white American servicemen which was callous and racist. The interviews are intercut with historical footage and comments by Queenslanders.
Curator’s notes
Black Soldier Blues is an interesting examination of prejudice in action. Queenslanders were shocked to witness execution without a court martial, and physical demonstrations of prejudice. The film is enriched by the grace and charm of the African American ex-servicemen interviewed. Jack Thompson narrates the film.
| Production company | Big Island Pictures |
|---|---|
| Producer | Mark Chapman |
| Veronica Fury | |
| Commissioning editor (SBSi) | Trevor Graham |
| Ned Lander | |
| Executive producer | Ruth Berry |
| Mark Chapman | |
| Director | Nicole McCuaig |
| Written by | Veronica Fury |
| Nicole McCuaig | |
| Original concept | Veronica Fury |
| Music by | Peter Walters |
| Cast | Jack Thompson |
Acknowledgements
Produced in association with SBS Independent.
