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Small Axe is a series of five films by Steve McQueen about West Indian immigrants in London from the 1960s to the 1980s. The series premiered in 2020 on BBC One and Amazon Prime Video, and received critical acclaim and awards nominations.
- Drama
Small Axe: With Naomi Ackie, Gary Beadle, Khali Best, Neal Barry. Small Axe is based on the real-life experiences of London's West Indian community between 1969 and 1982.
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- 2020-11-20
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The first film of the Small Axe collection tells the harrowing true story of the Mangrove Nine who came together to lead a protest to stand-up against police brutality and injustice in their community. Starring Letitia Wright and Shaun Parkes. Written and directed by Academy Award winner Steve McQueen.
Small Axe is a collection of films about the black British experience, directed by Oscar winner Steve McQueen. The series explores stories of resistance, love, and triumph in London's West Indian community.
Sep 20, 2020 · Watch the trailer of Small Axe, a collection of five films by Steve McQueen about the West Indian community in London. The films explore themes of identity, culture, politics and resistance.
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Nov 9, 2020 · Small Axe is a collection of five films inspired by real-life events about ordinary people showing courage, belief, and resilience to overcome injustice and achieve something...
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- Prime Video