Project Detail

Beyond 'There's always black issue Dear'

Synopsis

BEYOND 'THERE'S ALWAYS A BLACK ISSUE DEAR' captures a vital historical period shedding new light on British LGBTQ history, circa 1970s and 80s. Creating their own identities in a time when, ‘if you were black you could be either Reggae or Soul’ the cast vividly recall daring to be different.

Details

Year
2019
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
34 min 55 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Claire Lawrie
Producer
Claire Lawrie
Editor
Claire Lawrie
Director of Photography
Claire Lawrie
Sound
Robbie Scott
Composer
Dennis Bovell, Robb Scott, Lanah Pillay
Principal cast
Kenny Campbell, Les Child, Winn Austin, Nicky Green,Roy Brown, Frank Akinsete,Lanah P, Andy Polaris, Robb Scott, Kenrick Davis, Vee Davis.

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Production Status

Production Company

https://beyondtheresalwaysablackissuedear.com

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