Storyline

Guyanese painter Aubrey Williams (1926-1990) returns to his homeland on a “journey to the source of his inspiration” in this vivid Arts Council documentary, filmed towards the end of his life. The title comes from the indigenous Arawak word ‘timehri’ - the mark of the hand of man - which Williams equates to art itself. Timehri was also then the name of the international airport at Georgetown, Guyana's capital, where Williams stops off to restore an earlier mural. The film offers a rare insight into life beyond Georgetown, what Williams calls “the real Guyana.” Before moving to England in 1952 he had been sent to work on a sugar plantation in the jungle; this is his first chance to revisit the region and the Warao Indians - formative influences on his work - in four decades. Challenging the ill-treatment of indigenous Guyanese, Williams explored the potential of art to change attitudes. By venturing beyond his British studio, this film puts his work into vibrant context.

Key Information

Director Imruh Bakari
Studio Kuumba Black Arts
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Aubrey Williams

Himself

Norman Beaton

Norman Beaton

Narrator

Frequently Asked Questions

Mark of the Hand was released on January 1, 1987.

The runtime of Mark of the Hand is 53m.

Mark of the Hand is a Documentary movie.

Mark of the Hand is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Mark of the Hand was directed by Imruh Bakari.

The main cast of Mark of the Hand includes Aubrey Williams, Norman Beaton.

Mark of the Hand is originally in English.