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Selma
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Ava DuVernay , 2014
A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965.
- Films
- English subtitles
- 128
A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965.
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Black and British A Forgotten History
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David Olusoga
Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 240
Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.
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Black and British Episode 2 - Freedom
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David Olusoga
In the second part of his four-part series, historian David Olusoga explores the business of slavery and remembers the black sailors who fought for Britain at Trafalgar.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 60
In the second part of his four-part series, historian David Olusoga explores the business of slavery and remembers the black sailors who fought for Britain at Trafalgar.
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Black and British Episode 3 - Moral Mission
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David Olusoga
In part three of this groundbreaking series, historian David Olusoga explores the Victorian moral crusade against slavery.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 60
In part three of this groundbreaking series, historian David Olusoga explores the Victorian moral crusade against slavery.
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Black and British Episode 4 - The Homecoming
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David Olusoga
Historian David Olusoga concludes his series with the three African kings who stood up to empire, an irresistible crooner, race riots in Liverpool and the shaping of black British identity in the 20th century.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 60
Historian David Olusoga concludes his series with the three African kings who stood up to empire, an irresistible crooner, race riots in Liverpool and the shaping of black British identity in the 20th century.
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Black Firsts - Series 1
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BBC
Profiles of black achievers who broke down barriers for others.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 72
Profiles of black achievers who broke down barriers for others.
A profile of Savile Row tailor Andrew Ramroop.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 9
A profile of Savile Row tailor Andrew Ramroop.
A profile of Brenda Edwards, who won a place at the London School of Contemporary Dance at 17 and became artistic director of London Festival Ballet. She later returned to her contemporary roots, becoming a teacher and choreographer.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 8
A profile of Brenda Edwards, who won a place at the London School of Contemporary Dance at 17 and became artistic director of London Festival Ballet. She later returned to her contemporary roots, becoming a teacher and choreographer.
A profile of Carlton Duncan, Britain's first black secondary school headmaster.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- No
A profile of Carlton Duncan, Britain's first black secondary school headmaster.
Edric Connor came to England in 1944 and took a job with the World Service. In 1958, he became the first black actor to appear with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 9
Edric Connor came to England in 1944 and took a job with the World Service. In 1958, he became the first black actor to appear with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
A profile of Olympic sprinter Emmanuel McDonald Bailey, who set a British 100m mark that stood for over a quarter of a century.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 9
A profile of Olympic sprinter Emmanuel McDonald Bailey, who set a British 100m mark that stood for over a quarter of a century.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1920, Gloria Cumper became the first black female law graduate of Girton College, Cambridge, and was instrumental in setting up the University of the West Indies.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 9
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1920, Gloria Cumper became the first black female law graduate of Girton College, Cambridge, and was instrumental in setting up the University of the West Indies.
A profile of Karlene Davis, who became the first black woman to head the Royal College of Midwives.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 9
A profile of Karlene Davis, who became the first black woman to head the Royal College of Midwives.
Clive Lloyd, former West Indies cricket captain, looks at the life of Learie Constantine, the Trinidad-born cricketer who fought against injustice and discrimination.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 9
Clive Lloyd, former West Indies cricket captain, looks at the life of Learie Constantine, the Trinidad-born cricketer who fought against injustice and discrimination.
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Black is the New Black
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BBC
Exceptional figures from politics, business, sport, science and more share their insights into being black and British today, how they got where they are, and thoughts on what the future holds.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 120
Exceptional figures from politics, business, sport, science and more share their insights into being black and British today, how they got where they are, and thoughts on what the future holds.
Exceptional figures from politics, business, sport, culture, religion and science share their insights into being black and British today, how they got where they are and their thoughts on what the future holds.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 30
Exceptional figures from politics, business, sport, culture, religion and science share their insights into being black and British today, how they got where they are and their thoughts on what the future holds.
In this episode, our cast of extraordinary black Britons are growing up. Naomi Campbell, Dizzee Rascal, David Harewood, Tinie Tempah, Sir Trevor MacDonald and Alesha Dixon are amongst the stand-out stars of this film
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 30
In this episode, our cast of extraordinary black Britons are growing up. Naomi Campbell, Dizzee Rascal, David Harewood, Tinie Tempah, Sir Trevor MacDonald and Alesha Dixon are amongst the stand-out stars of this film
This episode is about making it, but making it with a difference. Naomi Campbell, Sir Trevor McDonald, Lenny Henry, Thandie Newton, Chuka Umunna, Tinie Tempah, Dizzie Rascal, Commonwealth general secretary Baroness Scotland and footballer Les Ferdinand reveal how the path to the top in the UK if you are black is fraught with challenges.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 30
This episode is about making it, but making it with a difference. Naomi Campbell, Sir Trevor McDonald, Lenny Henry, Thandie Newton, Chuka Umunna, Tinie Tempah, Dizzie Rascal, Commonwealth general secretary Baroness Scotland and footballer Les Ferdinand reveal how the path to the top in the UK if you are black is fraught with challenges.
In episode four, our cast of extraordinary black Britons are facing today and the future.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 30
In episode four, our cast of extraordinary black Britons are facing today and the future.
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Black Nurses: The Women who saved the NHS
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Victor Chimara
Documentary which tells the story of the thousands of Caribbean and African women who answered the call 70 years ago to come to the UK to save the then ailing health service. It's a tale of a struggle to overcome racism, their fight for career progression and their battle for national recognition.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 59
Documentary which tells the story of the thousands of Caribbean and African women who answered the call 70 years ago to come to the UK to save the then ailing health service. It's a tale of a struggle to overcome racism, their fight for career progression and their battle for national recognition.
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OJ: Made In America
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Ezra Edelman
It is the defining cultural tale of modern America - a saga of race, celebrity, media, violence, and the criminal justice system. And two decades after its unforgettable climax, it continues to fascinate, polarize, and develop new chapters.
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 467
It is the defining cultural tale of modern America - a saga of race, celebrity, media, violence, and the criminal justice system. And two decades after its unforgettable climax, it continues to fascinate, polarize, and develop new chapters.
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OJ: Made In America Part 1
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Ezra Edelman
Three part feature length documentary series chronicling the rise and fall of OJ Simpson.
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 186
Three part feature length documentary series chronicling the rise and fall of OJ Simpson.
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OJ: Made In America Part 2
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Ezra Edelman
In January 1995, the shocking crime gave way to the trial of the century. It would be like nothing before it, nor anything that's come since, and reshape the landscape of the media, and, American culture along the way.
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 187
In January 1995, the shocking crime gave way to the trial of the century. It would be like nothing before it, nor anything that's come since, and reshape the landscape of the media, and, American culture along the way.
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Standing Firm: Football's Windrush Story
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Theo Lee Ray
A look at the impact that the Windrush generation and its descendants have had on English football, with contributions from Tyrone Mings, John Barnes and others.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 85
A look at the impact that the Windrush generation and its descendants have had on English football, with contributions from Tyrone Mings, John Barnes and others.
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Uprising
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Steve McQeen
1981: a devastating fire leaves 13 black teens dead. The protests, unrest and accusations of indifference defined race relations for a generation. From director Steve McQueen.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 177
1981: a devastating fire leaves 13 black teens dead. The protests, unrest and accusations of indifference defined race relations for a generation. From director Steve McQueen.
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Uprising - Episode 1 - Fire
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Steve McQeen
The story of the New Cross house fire of 1981, in which 13 young black British people died, and how its aftermath ignited an uprising by the black British community.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 59
The story of the New Cross house fire of 1981, in which 13 young black British people died, and how its aftermath ignited an uprising by the black British community.
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Uprising - Episode 2 - Blame
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Steve McQeen
The story of the aftermath of the New Cross fire and the run up to the Black People’s Day of Action, a mass demonstration organised to bring the tragedy to the attention of the nation.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 59
The story of the aftermath of the New Cross fire and the run up to the Black People’s Day of Action, a mass demonstration organised to bring the tragedy to the attention of the nation.
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Uprising - Episode 3 - The Front Line
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Steve McQeen
How tensions between the black community and the police boiled over into some of the biggest riots in British history, from Brixton to Toxteth, while the cause of the New Cross fire remained unknown.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 59
How tensions between the black community and the police boiled over into some of the biggest riots in British history, from Brixton to Toxteth, while the cause of the New Cross fire remained unknown.