DVD
Small axe [videorecording] : a collection of 5 films from Steve McQueen / BBC Film presents ; British Broadcasting Corporation ; Turbine Studios ; Lammas Park ; in association with EMU Films, BBC Studios Distribution, Six Temple Productions, producers, Steven McQueen [and 5 others] ; writers, Steve McQeen, Courttia Newland, Alastair Siddons, Rebecca Lenkiewicz ; director, Steve McQueen.
Five original films, set between 1969 and 1982, celebrate the courage and solidarity of London's West Indian community. From a group of activists taking on a seemingly hopeless battle against police persecution, to a teenager experiencing a blues party full of dance, danger and romance, they're a powerful reminder of how brave individuals can spark change.
Record details
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (407 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
- Publisher: Hollywood, CA : BBC Studios, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "This disc is expected to play back in DVD video "play only" devices and may not play in other DVD devices, including recorders and PC drives"--Container. Originally broadcast on television on BBC One in 2020. Special features: three bonus making-of featurettes. Title from container. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1. Mangrove / director, Steve McQueen ; screenwriters, Alastair Siddons, Steve McQueen, Rebecca Lenkiewicz ; producers, Michael Elliott, Anita Overland (2020, 127 min.) -- Lovers rock / director, Steve McQueen ; screenwriters, Steve McQueen, Courttia Newland, Rebecca Lenkiewicz ; producers, Michael Elliott, Anita Overland (2020, 70 min.) -- Red, white and blue / director, Steve McQueen ; screenwriters, Courttia Newland, Steve McQueen, Rebecca Lenkiewicz ; producers, Michael Elliott, Anita Overland (2020, 100 min.). Disc 2. Alex Wheatle / director, Steve McQueen ; screenwriters, Alastair Siddons, Steve McQueen, Rebecca Lenkiewicz ; producers, Michael Elliott, Anita Overland (2020, 66 min.) -- Education / director, Steve McQueen ; screenwriters, Steve McQueen, Alastair Siddons, Rebecca Lenkiewicz ; producers, Michael Elliott, Anita Overland (2020, 63 min.). |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Naomi Ackie, Neal Barry, Gary Beadle, Khali Best, Dennis Bovell. |
| Target Audience Note: | PG. |
| System Details Note: | DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | Audio tracks in English, captions in English. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | West Indians > England > London > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Anthology television programs. Fiction television programs. Made-for-TV movies. Television mini-series. Television programs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | TV Small | 31681010260412 | DVD | Available | - |
- Allied Vaughn
The West Indian immigrant experience in London from the '60s to the '80s is the focus of this ambitious anthology miniseries from Steve McQueen, who directed and co-wrote five feature-length standalone dramas-"Mangrove," "Lovers Rock," "Red, White, And Blue," "Alex Wheatle," and "Education." The formidable talent assembled includes Letitia Wright, Shaun Parkes, Malachi Kirby, John Boyega, Steve Toussaint, Micheal Ward, Sheyi Cole, Robbie Gee, Sharlene Whyte. 6 1/2 hrs. On two discs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. - Baker & Taylor
Follows the experiences of several West Indian families living in London from the 1960s to the 1980s.
