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What is Jazz Slave Ships about?

Jazz Slave Ships is a short documentary. In October 1996, Jan Wade and Vanessa Richards created an ancestral altar in two significant U.K. locations. The performance began in Whitehaven, Cumbria, the last English slaving port, set within an 18th century bonded warehouse that once stored goods for the slave trade. It continued at Wilberforce House in Hull, Yorkshire, the birthplace of anti-slavery pioneer William Wilberforce, now a museum dedicated to the fight against slavery. The collaboration unfolded over three weeks, starting on September 30.

When was Jazz Slave Ships released?

Jazz Slave Ships was released in 1998.

How long is Jazz Slave Ships?

Jazz Slave Ships has a runtime of 15 minutes.

What genre is Jazz Slave Ships?

Jazz Slave Ships is classified as History, Music, Arts.