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.
The true story of award-winning writer Alex Wheatle. Having spent his childhood in a mostly white institutional care home with no love or family, he finally finds a sense of community for the first time in Brixton, where he develops a passion for music and DJing. When he is thrown in prison during the Brixton uprising of 1981, he confronts his past and sees a path to healing.
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The life of Alex Wheatle
Duration: 04:20
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Eric Coates
(By The) Sleepy Lagoon
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Rupie Edwards
Ire Feeling
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Dennis Brown, Winston "Niney" Holness
Wolf and Leopard
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The Righteous Brothers
Zion
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Prince Far I
Throw Away Your Gun
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Bob Marley & The Wailers
Time Will Tell
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Bob Marley & The Wailers, Bob Marley
Trench Town Rock
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Black Uhuru
Guess Who Is Coming To Dinner
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Linton Kwesi Johnson
New Crass Massahkah
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Bob Marley & The Wailers
Natural Mystic
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Alex Wheatle | Sheyi Cole |
| Simeon | Robbie Gee |
| Errol Findlay | Jonathan Jules |
| Valin | Elliot Edusah |
| Joyce | Fumilayo Brown-Olateju |
| Writer | Alastair Siddons |
| Writer | Steve McQueen |
| Director | Steve McQueen |
| Producer | Michael Elliott |
| Producer | Anita Overland |
Broadcast
- Sun 6 Dec 202021:00
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