the myth that we experience "lots of" Black gang affiliation films and television series' in this here Brexit Britain is a myth that clings to respectability politics that we really need to let go. simply because it just isn't true. https://twitter.com/bobimono/status/1199651933402873856

when you ask people to list exactly how many of these types of films and TV shows we've had, we're actually looking at a handful over a decade-long period, probably even more. the real issue is about British media's tendancy to push through with a "One At A Time" framework.

multiple works aren't invested in at the same time. we get this sporadic chain of shows and films dotted around, which eventually come to an end after being given not enough time and support to grow and develop. Cc: the conversation around Meet The Adebanjos this week alone.

if anything, both TopBoy and Meet The Adebanjos being revived on Netflix is something we should be really proud of. these are two very different shows that cross different parallels of Black London living, both on the same platform at the same time.

Derek Owusu's book has just been optioned by Green Door to become a TV drama/film. Rocks, one of the most beautiful imaginings of inner-city London girlhood friendships comes out next year (I think), so much is happening and Blue Story is rightfully a part of a wider canon.