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The Long Song is written as a memoir by an elderly Jamaican woman living in early 19th-century Jamaica during the final years of slavery and the transition to freedom that took place thereafter. It tells the tale of a young slave girl, July, who lives at Amity – a sugarcane plantation.
- Andrea Levy
- 2010
The Long Song is a three-part BBC television serial, which is an adaptation of Andrea Levy's 2010 historical novel of the same name. Produced by Heyday Television, its three episodes were adapted by Sarah Williams and directed by Mahalia Belo.
- Historical Drama
The Long Song is a drama based on Andrea Levy's novel, set in 19th century Jamaica during the final days of slavery. It follows the story of July, a young slave, and her mistress Caroline, as they face the challenges and changes on a sugar plantation.
- (1.8K)
- 2021-01-31
- Drama
- 60
Based on Andrea Levy's novel, The Long Song follows July, a slave and lady's maid, as she navigates the last days of slavery in British-ruled Jamaica. Watch the three-part series on MASTERPIECE on PBS, starring Tamara Lawrance, Hayley Atwell and Jack Lowden.
- Masterpiece
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Jan 25, 2021 · The Long Song: Official Trailer. Follow the hardships and resilience of plantation slave July (Tamara Lawrance) in the last days of slavery in 19th-century...
- 31 sec
- 137.8K
- MASTERPIECE PBS
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A historical drama set in 19th-century Jamaica, following a slave and her mistress. Critics praise the performances and the perspective, while audience reviews are mixed.
