Small axe [blu-ray] : five films by Steve McQueen

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Series:

Criterion Collection ; 1177

Criterion collection ; 1177.

Edition:

Director-approved three-Blu-ray edition.

Publication Date:

2020

Publication Information:

[New York] : Criterion Collection, 2020.

Physical Description:

3 videodiscs (425 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

ISBN:

9798886070262

Abstract:

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.

Mangrove: The true story of the Mangrove restaurant, a lively community hub in London's Notting Hill that was the subject of relentless police raids during the 1970s and a consequent trial.

Lovers rock: Tells a fictional story of young love at a blues party in 1980. The film is an ode to the romantic reggae genre called lovers rock, and to the black youth who found freedom and love in its sound at London house parties, at a time when they were unwelcome in white nightclubs.

Red, White and blue: After seeing his father assaulted by police officers, a young black man is driven to join the force, with hopes of changing racist attitudes from within. He soon finds himself facing both his father's disapproval and racism in the ranks.

Alex Wheatle: The true story of award-winning writer Alex Wheatle, who spent his childhood in a mostly white institutional care home and was jailed after the Brixton uprising of 1981.

Education: When 12-year-old Kingsley is transferred to a special-needs school, a group of West Indian women uncover an unofficial segregation policy preventing many black children from receiving the education they deserve.

General Note:

Originally broadcast on television on BBC One in 2020.

Special features : New conversation between McQueen and writer and professor Paul Gilroy ; Behind-the-scenes featurettes including interviews with McQueen, executive producer Tracey Scoffield, writing consultant Alex Wheatle, and members of the Small Axe cast ; Uprising (2021), a three-part documentary codirected by McQueen and James Rogan about the tragic 1981 New Cross house fire ; Audio conversation among McQueen, music producer Dennis Bovell, and Beastie Boys member Mike D ; Trailers.

Performers:

Mangrove: Letitia Wright, Malachi Kirby, Shaun Parkes, Rochenda Sandall, Alex Jennings, Jack Lowden, Gary Beadle, Darren Braithwaite, Richie Campbell.

Lovers rock: Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn, Micheal Ward, Shaniqua Okwok, Kedar Williams-Stirling, Ellis George, Francis Lovehall, Daniel Francis-Swaby, Alexander James-Blake, Kadeem Ramsay, Romario Simpson, Jermaine Freeman, Marcus Fraser, Saffron Coomber, Frankie Fox, Dennis Bovell.

Red, white and blue: John Boyega, Steve Toussaint, Joy Richardson, Antonia Thomas, Seroca Davis, Liam Garrigan, Tyrone Huntley, Nadine Marshall, Conor Lowson, Calum Callaghan, Nathan Vidal, Mark Stanley, Assad Zaman, Neal Berry.

Alex Wheatle: Sheyi Cole, Robbie Gee, Jonathan Jules, Elliot Edusah, Fumilayo Brown-Olatej, Ashley McGuire, Asad-Shareef Muhammad, Leah Walker, Johann Myers, Louis J. Rhone, Riley Burgin, Zakiyyah Deen, Khali Best, Dexter Flanders, Xavien Russell, Cecilia Noble, Ross Cahil l, Lennox Tuitt, Shanelle Young.

Education: Kenyah Sandy, Sharlene Whyte, Tamara Lawrance, Daniel Francis, Josette SImon, Ryan Masher, Naomi Ackie, Jairaj Varsani, Aiyana Goodfellow, Tabitha Byron, Jo Martin.

Contents:

[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.). [Disc 2]. Red, white and blue / director, Steve McQueen ; screenwriters, Courttia Newland, Steve McQueen, Rebecca Lenkiewicz ; producers, Michael Elliott, Anita Overland (2020, 100 min.) -- 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.)

Technical Details:

Blu-ray ; 2.39:1 aspect ratio; 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio; requires Blu-ray player.

Personal Subject:

Wheatle, Alex, 1963--Drama.

Subject Term:

West Indians -- England -- London -- Drama.

Black people -- England -- London -- Drama.

Immigrants -- England -- London -- Drama.

Racism -- England -- London -- Drama.

Social stratification -- England -- London -- Drama.

Police -- England -- London -- Drama.

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