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A thread of films by Black British directors that you can stream online.
Velvet (2018) written by Ibrahim Salawu, directed by @iggyldn.
A tribute to Harry Uzoka, Velvet is tender portrayal of the realities of knife crime, through âmeditative movement [and]âŠbeautifully-hypnotising vocalsâ.
http://vimeo.com/291119045
![Velvet (2018) written by Ibrahim Salawu, directed by @iggyldn.A tribute to Harry Uzoka, Velvet is tender portrayal of the realities of knife crime, through âmeditative movement [and]âŠbeautifully-hypnotising vocalsâ. http://vimeo.com/291119045](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ebsyjb3XsAATEGu.jpg "Velvet (2018) written by Ibrahim Salawu, directed by @iggyldn.A tribute to Harry Uzoka, Velvet is tender portrayal of the realities of knife crime, through âmeditative movement [and]âŠbeautifully-hypnotising vocalsâ. http://vimeo.com/291119045")
A tribute to Harry Uzoka, Velvet is tender portrayal of the realities of knife crime, through âmeditative movement [and]âŠbeautifully-hypnotising vocalsâ.
http://vimeo.com/291119045
Haircut (2019) directed by @directedbykoby, produced by @JoyGharoro.
A barber dreams of escaping his area and becoming a Dancehall star, but an encounter with a local drug runner brings up uncomfortable truths about his past.
A barber dreams of escaping his area and becoming a Dancehall star, but an encounter with a local drug runner brings up uncomfortable truths about his past.
I am Joseph (2019) written and directed by @TAdepeju.
One manâs internal struggle to come to terms with an unavoidable truth that will transform his life. A @four8films creation, produced by StephanĂ© Alexandre.
One manâs internal struggle to come to terms with an unavoidable truth that will transform his life. A @four8films creation, produced by StephanĂ© Alexandre.
The Last Tree (2019) written and directed by @SholaAmoo.
After growing up in Lincolnshire, Femi struggles with unfamiliar surroundings when he moves in with his mother in London.
https://amzn.to/3g5Qk2o
After growing up in Lincolnshire, Femi struggles with unfamiliar surroundings when he moves in with his mother in London.
https://amzn.to/3g5Qk2o
Omo Daada - The Good Son (2014) written and directed by @TAdepeju.
A young Nigerian man is forced to address a secret he has harboured from his parents during a traditional, family gathering.
https://vimeo.com/403374526
A young Nigerian man is forced to address a secret he has harboured from his parents during a traditional, family gathering.
https://vimeo.com/403374526
I Am Pilate (2020) written by Kieran Bourne, directed by @femioyeniran.
A journalist is sent to the home of the former district governor, but his routine fact check reveals an extraordinary secret. A @four8films creation, produced by Stephané Alexandre.
A journalist is sent to the home of the former district governor, but his routine fact check reveals an extraordinary secret. A @four8films creation, produced by Stephané Alexandre.
Second Coming (2014) written and directed by Debbie Tucker Green.
What if an immaculate conception took place in a South London household? Idris Elba stars in a subtle, thought-provoking drama.
https://amzn.to/31uBfmW
What if an immaculate conception took place in a South London household? Idris Elba stars in a subtle, thought-provoking drama.
https://amzn.to/31uBfmW
Sucka Punch (2020) written by @iggyldn.
In a rallying cry of protest, a young woman exposes the insidious ways brands use social media to disguise their true intentions.âŁâŁ
Part of The Uncertain Kingdom Anthology: https://bit.ly/2YIVXOa
In a rallying cry of protest, a young woman exposes the insidious ways brands use social media to disguise their true intentions.âŁâŁ
Part of The Uncertain Kingdom Anthology: https://bit.ly/2YIVXOa
P.s we need more Black women in the industry, we have no doubt that the talent is there.
Last Leg (2016) by @EllaBizz
Based on a true story, Reyna is an aspiring teenage swimmer, who struggles to pursue her passion in swimming whilst living with an abusive father.
It was named Best Short at the London Independent Film Festival 2016.
http://bit.ly/38nsf4J
Based on a true story, Reyna is an aspiring teenage swimmer, who struggles to pursue her passion in swimming whilst living with an abusive father.
It was named Best Short at the London Independent Film Festival 2016.
http://bit.ly/38nsf4J
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Once An Old Lady Sat On My Chest (2018) by @candyonyeama
A short magical realism journey into selfhood and identity, this short film follows a young woman who is forced to deal with her identity crisis, when a mysterious old woman squats on her chest.
https://bit.ly/3il4vmn
A short magical realism journey into selfhood and identity, this short film follows a young woman who is forced to deal with her identity crisis, when a mysterious old woman squats on her chest.
https://bit.ly/3il4vmn
Hush (2016) written and produced by @candyonyeama
A British Nigerian family, fragmented by their personal struggles tries to come to terms with their youngest daughters mutism.
https://bit.ly/31snXYf
A British Nigerian family, fragmented by their personal struggles tries to come to terms with their youngest daughters mutism.
https://bit.ly/31snXYf
Farming (2019) written and directed by @adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
Based on Adewaleâs life story, Farming follows the journey of a young fostered Nigerian boy who, struggling to find an identity, falls in with a skinhead gang.
Free on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2YKRpqo
Based on Adewaleâs life story, Farming follows the journey of a young fostered Nigerian boy who, struggling to find an identity, falls in with a skinhead gang.
Free on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2YKRpqo
