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. |
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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. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Lakeshore Branch | TV Small | 31681010260412 | DVD | Available | - |