Home to Buxton movie poster

Home to Buxton

January 1, 1987 0h 29m

Originally released in 1987. Home to Buxton is a documentary film. directed by Roger McTair. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

North Buxton, near Chatham, Ontario, has been a black settlement since the middle of the last century, when it was one of the destinations of escaped slaves traveling north on the Underground Railroad. Prieto and McTair went to Buxton to record one year's 'homecoming,' and came back with a celebratory reminder of the long history blacks have had in Canada. -- Images Festival

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1987 39 years ago
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Runtime 0h 29m 29 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Prieto-McTair Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Home to Buxton about?

North Buxton, near Chatham, Ontario, has been a black settlement since the middle of the last century, when it was one of the destinations of escaped slaves traveling north on the Underground Railr...

Who directed Home to Buxton?

Home to Buxton was directed by Roger McTair.

How long is Home to Buxton?

Home to Buxton has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).

When was Home to Buxton released?

Home to Buxton was released on January 1, 1987 in theaters.