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Irpinia

Synopsis

The story of Black British hope experienced through the eyes of the Windrush generation. The film follows the journey of young West Indian dreamer Dudley as he makes his way to England in the 1960s.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
7 min 13 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Jameisha Prescod
Producer
Valery Akpojiyovwi
Executive Producer
Hannah Bush Bailey
Editor
Biki Gurung
Director of Photography
Ray Miller-Davis
Sound
Idris Blac
Composer
Idris Blac
Principal cast
With contributions from: Dudley Porteous

Genre

Woman Director Black

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by Made of Truth: BFI Doc Society Short Film Fund

You Look Okay To Me Ltd

Jameisha Prescod

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