Project Detail

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

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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