Tuesday, 26 September
Black History Month UK
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To celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, weāre recommending a fantastic line-up of films and television shows featuring or created by artists of black heritage or celebrating black culture. From comedy, drama, documentary and music, there's something for everyone! So, what are we waiting for? Let's get watching!
High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America (2021)
12 | 1 Season | Docuseries
Food, community, culture, resiliency. Based on Jessica B. Harrisā award-winning book, High On The Hog traces the moving story of a people's survival and triumph via the food that has knit generations together and helped define the American kitchen.Ā
Two Distant Strangers (2021)
18 | 32m | Short
In this Oscar-winning short film, a man trying to get home to his dog becomes stuck in a time loop that forces him to relive a deadly run-in with a cop.
When They See Us (2019)
15 | 1 Season | Drama
Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on the true story.
Black Box (2020)
15 | 1 hour 40 Mins | Sci-Fi
After losing his wife and his memory in a car accident, a single father undergoes an experimental treatment that causes him to question who he really is.
Emperor (2020)
15 | 1 Hour 39 Mins | Western Historical Drama
An action-packed epic inspired by legendary 19th century freedom fighter, Shields "Emperor" Green, a descendant of African kings turned outlaw slave in the pre-Civil War South. An inspirational story of courageous black history.
Miss Virginia (2020)
12 | 1 Hour 42 Mins | Drama
An inspiring, heart-warming and extremely relevant true story. When Virginia Walden an impoverished single mother is losing her fifteen-year-old son to the rough streets of Washington D.C. she launches a movement to change the system that is responsible.
The Hair Tales (2022)
14+ | 1 Series | Documentary
TheĀ Hair Tales is about Black women, beauty and identity through the distinctive lens of BlackĀ hair. The series leads the audience through a revelatory journey of connecting the personalĀ talesĀ of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes.
Hidden Figures (2016)
PG | 2 Hours 7 Mins | Drama/History
An incredible and inspiring untold true story about three women at NASA who were instrumental in one of history's greatest operations - the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit.
Fences (2017)
12A | 2 Hours 19 Mins | Drama
Starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis (in an Oscar-winning role) and based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1985 play of the same name. In 1950s Pittsburgh, tensions rise between a former baseball player, his wife and their extended family.
Monsters and Men (2018)
15 | 1 Hour 38 Mins | Drama
When the police shoot a man and a film of the event goes online, it affects three Black men - a dad, a police officer and a young baseball star - in different ways.
Black and British: A Forgotten History (2016)
PG | 1 Season | History
Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.
If you enjoy this season you can also check out David Olusoga's book of the same name.
Unsaid Stories (2020)
Limited Series | Drama
A powerful exploration of racism - four short films made in four weeks.
Funmbi Omotayo: NextUp Special
15 | 30 Mins | Comedy
Join Funmbi Omotayo on an observational comedy tour through Hackney and his Nigerian roots, all in his wonderfully calm and charismatic style.
On TV...
Women of Hip Hop & Soul: Later...with Jools Holland
Jools presents a compilation of performances from the Later archives, including Erykah Badu making her debut in 1997, as well as appearance by Kelis, India Arie and Angie Stone from the early 2000s. British stars include Ms Dynamite in 2002, the 2017 debuts on the show by Stefflon Don and Jorja Smith, and Little Simz, who has appeared three times over the years. Plus, Mary J Blige singing her anthem āNo More Dramaā in 2002.
BBC2: Sat 7 Oct | 8:35pm - 9:35pm
White Nanny, Black Child
1 Hour 30 Mins | Documentary
Documentary in which a group of Nigerians fostered by white families in the 1970s reveal the heartfelt impact of their challenging upbringing.
Channel 5: Tue 3 Oct | 10pm - 11:30pm
Start Watching...
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Streaming Films Online
Many of the films on BBC iPlayer, ITVX and All4 offer subtitles and audio description.
For a handy guide on getting setting up and using BBC iPlayer on your smart TV clickĀ here.
A guide to film certificate age ratings can be foundĀ here.
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You can find out more about celebrating Black History Month here.
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