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An anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.
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- E1 MangroveNext upNov 15, 2020 · 127 min · ★ 7.3
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The true story of The Mangrove Nine, who clashed with London police in 1970. The trial that followed was the first judicial acknowledgment of behaviour motivated by racial hatred within the Metropolitan Police.
Guest stars: Letitia Wright (Altheia Jones), Shaun Parkes (Frank Crichlow), Malachi Kirby (Darcus Howe), Rochenda Sandall (Barbara Beese), Jack Lowden (Ian MacDonald), Sam Spruell (PC Pulley), Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (Eddie LeCointe Jnr), Nathaniel Martello-White (Rhodan Gordan)
- E2 Lover's RockNov 22, 2020 · 70 min · ★ 6.3
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A single evening at a house party in 1980s West London sets the scene, developing intertwined relationships against a background of violence, romance and music.
Guest stars: Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn (Martha), Micheal Ward (Franklyn), Shaniqua Okwok (Patty), Kedar Williams-Stirling (Clifton), Ellis George (Cynthia), Francis Lovehall (Reggie), Daniel Francis-Swaby (Bammy), Alexander James-Blake (Parker B)
- E3 Red, White and BlueNov 29, 2020 · 80 min · ★ 6.7
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Spotlights the true story of Leroy Logan, who at a young age saw his father assaulted by two policemen, motivating him to join the Metropolitan Police and change their racist attitudes from within.
Guest stars: John Boyega (Leroy Logan), Steve Toussaint (Ken Logan), Joy Richardson (Mrs. Logan), Antonia Thomas (Gretl), Seroca Davis (Hyacinth), Liam Garrigan (Greg Huggan), Tyrone Huntley (Leee John), Nadine Marshall (Jesse John)
- E4 Alex WheatleDec 6, 2020 · 66 min · ★ 5.8
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Alex Wheatle follows the true story of award-winning writer, Alex Wheatle, from a young boy through his early adult years. Having spent his childhood in a mostly white institutional care home with no love or family, he finally finds not only a sense of community for the first time in Brixton, but his identity and ability to grow his passion for music and DJing. When he is thrown in prison during the Brixton Uprising of 1981, he confronts his past and sees a path to healing.
Guest stars: Sheyi Cole (Alex Wheatle), Robbie Gee (Simeon), Jonathan Jules (Dennis Isaacs), Elliot Edusah (Valentine Golding (Valin)), Ashley McGuire (Cook), Asad-Shareef Muhammad (Alex Wheatle (8)), Leah Walker (Beverly), Johann Myers (Cutlass Rankin)
- E5 EducationDec 13, 2020 · 63 min · ★ 6.5
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The coming of age story of 12-year-old Kingsley, who has a fascination for astronauts and rockets. When Kingsley is pulled to the headmaster's office for being disruptive in class, he discovers he's being sent to a school for those with "special needs." Distracted by working two jobs, his parents are unaware of the unofficial segregation policy at play, preventing many Black children from receiving the education they deserve, until a group of West Indian women take matters into their own hands.
Guest stars: Kenyah Sandy (Kingsley Smith (Age 12)), Sharlene Whyte (Agnes Smith), Tamara Lawrance (Stephanie Smith (Age 18)), Daniel Francis (Esmond Smith), Josette Simon (Lydia Thomas), Ryan Masher (Joseph), Naomi Ackie (Hazel), Jairaj Varsani (Sajid)
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Created by Steve McQueen
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