Short educational films exploring the lives of London's West Indian community during the 1960s, 70s and 80s, produced alongside the 大象传媒 One collection of films directed by Oscar winner Steve McQueen.
These 大象传媒 Teach films combine extracts from Steve McQueen's collection of films with archive and bespoke narration, to bring significant moments from recent black British history to life for students.
These short films are suitable for teaching students aged 11-16. However, they raise issues of racism, unfair police treatment and resistance and therefore might be more suitable for older KS3 students.
You can also download , which were created for another 大象传媒 Teach series but contain relevant information for using videos in the classroom.
The Mangrove Nine. video
Rochenda Sandall, who plays one of The Mangrove Nine in Steve McQueen's Small Axe, tells the true story of this significant event in British history.
Blues Parties. video
Micheal Ward, who plays Franklin in Steve McQueen's Small Axe, explores the eruption of Blues parties in London between the 1960s and 1980s.
Alex Wheatle and the Brixton Uprising. video
In his own words, this is story of Alex Wheatle MBE, who grew up in a children's home and later became an award-winning writer of books for children and young adults.
Educationally Subnormal Schools. video
Kenyah Sandy, who plays Kingsley Smith in Steve McQueen's Small Axe, tells the story of how hundreds of children were taken out of mainstream schools and sent to Educationally Subnormal Schools (ESN schools) in the 1970's.
Leroy Logan and the Metropolitan Police. video
In his own words Leroy Logan MBE, one of the few black police officers in the Met when he joined in 1983, narrates and shares his experiences of prejudice in the police force as portrayed in Steve McQueen's Small Axe.
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David Olusoga investigates the lives and experiences of migrants to and from Britain throughout history.
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