29 minutes that rewired an empire — and we're still feeling the shock.
This award winning drama/doc tells the story of Paul Bogle, leader of the Morant Bay Rebellion 1865. This rebellion had a major impact on attitudes to race and empire in Victorian Britain, still present today.
Direction
Shabazz blends drama and archive with zero patience for your comfort.
Writing
Stuart Hall's presence alone elevates this to essential viewing.
Director
Menelik Shabazz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Morant Bay Rebellion directly led to the end of self-government in Jamaica and shaped modern concepts of humanitarian intervention vs. imperial control.
Menelik Shabazz was a pioneer of Black British cinema; this was made for Channel 4's 'Black and White in Colour' season that revolutionized UK television's approach to race.
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