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might be over but I wanted to share a few documentaries I’ve collected over the years. Black British History is rich and well documented. There is a wealth of documentaries that were banned by ofcom that have been preserved over time 1/
might be over but I wanted to share a few documentaries I’ve collected over the years. Black British History is rich and well documented. There is a wealth of documentaries that were banned by ofcom that have been preserved over time 1/
I found watching these were not only inspirational but were really beautifully told stories and I hope they offer the same to someone else 2/
Personal fave: People’s Account from 1985 follows the Broadwater Farm riots shared by London Community Video Archive. Banned from public showing, this is a collection of personal stories and conversations with community activists and residents of BWF 3/
We have the 5 parts of Battle for Brixton. Unsure if a bbc doc, but a very in depth look at the Brixton riots at 1981 with eye-witness accounts from residents and police. A great watch for anyone looking to learn about the first Brixton riots 4/
Step Forward Youth is a really cool look at Black Britain in the 70s. Young people talk about jobs, policing and life in the 70s, don’t be surprised if there are some similarities but clearly black people in London have always been elite 5/
Blacks Britannica ‘78 is incredible. Director was sued by PBS from showing this “dangerous film” but film perseveres. Tackling everything from immigration to class, there are so many prominent black British thinkers that speak on things relevant today 6/
The Frontline ‘89, we follow the badass Sister Netifa, a business owner on All Saints Road in Notting hill, a meeting place of young black youth that is overpoliced. Come for the police being told where to go by the camera crew, stay for the black woman 7/
Blues Parties is a really lovely look at the lengths British West Indians will go to have a link up. Interesting parallels between the crack down of black parties in the 80s and the use of policing within drill, grime and black owned events 8/
‘Scenes from the Farm’ is amazing and not just bc some residents of Broadwater Farm repeatedly told the posh white camera crew about themselves. Another fly on the wall doc following the uprising. See if you can spot a young 
@StaffordScott_ 9/
@StaffordScott_ 9/
Britain’s Black Legacy looks at 40 years of black power in the U.K. From Notting Hill riots in 1958 to the uprisings during the 80’s. It can be a painful look back or empowering; i hope it is the latter. S/o @kenfero 10/ https://vimeo.com/213065866
Another @kenfero doc (with @UFFCampaign) is a 2 hour documentary speaking to relatives of those who have been killed in police custody since the 80s. Hear from the family of Sean Riggs and Cherry Groce. Difficult to watch but recommended to everyone 11/ https://vimeo.com/migrantmedia/injustice
A current look at the reality of the gang matrix in this great short 20min doc. Following the @AmnestyUK’s Trapped in the Matrix report. Also includes an interesting conversation with @StopWatchUK 12/
Finally, @menelikshabazz’s Breaking Point looks at the controversial SUS laws of the 70s. A precursor to section 60 and we all know what stop and search looks like today 13/ https://vimeo.com/460366419
Go check out https://blackbritishreader.tumblr.com/ and http://www.the-lcva.co.uk/items?splash=true for more resources 
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Black British history is British history as far as I’m concerned. And there is so much out there free online to educate yourselves. 
this doesn’t end in some vids being removed. Recommend to everyone. Alright im gd happy watching 
as always #BlackLivesMatter
this doesn’t end in some vids being removed. Recommend to everyone. Alright im gd happy watching as always #BlackLivesMatter
