Steve McQueen directs and co-writes a collection of dramas exploring
black people's history in London throughout the 1960s and '80s as
individuals seek to assert themselves and communities struggle against
systemic racism. In 'Mangrove', based on real events, Frank Crichlow
(Shaun Parkes)'s Caribbean restaurant in Notting Hill becomes a vibrant
place for the immigrant community to meet, however, with the
Metropolitan Police constantly raiding the premises a large number of
the local population protest against this discrimination by marching to
the local police station. Charged with inciting riots, nine people stand
trial where their case becomes a landmark in British history,
acknowledging the existence of racism within the police force.
In 'Lovers Rock' the course of a single night is documented as Martha
(Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn) attends a house party with best friend Patty
(Shaniqua Okwok) and falls for Franklyn (Micheal Ward). In 'Red, White
and Blue' John Boyega stars as Leroy Logan who gave up his career in
laboratory science in order to join the police force as a result of
witnessing his father (Steve Toussaint) being assaulted by racist
officers.
However, tensions arise when young Leroy shares his
career change with his friends and family, and despite his capability in
the role Leroy still finds himself subjected to prejudice by his
colleagues. In 'Alex Wheatle' Sheyi Cole stars as author Alex Wheatle in
his formative years as he finds a sense of community and belonging in
Brixton having been brought up in institutional care. Finally, in
'Education' young boy Kingsley (Kenyah Sandy) finds himself removed from
class despite his aptitude for learning.
With his parents too
busy working separate jobs to pick up on the educational neglect of
their son, three women attempt to address the school's segregation
policy on Kingsley's behalf.
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