Back in Time for Brixton

Taal: nld
Categorie: Educatie Divers

Documentary following a family who give up their modern lives for one summer to experience what life was like for Caribbeans who immigrated to Britain in the postwar period. The Irwin family leave the 1960s behind and discover how a new generation of black Britons forged their way through the next three decades of British history. The family are guided by Giles Coren and social historian Emma Dabiri. In 1976, the family bat an over with cricketing legend Sir Clive Lloyd and learn about the famous cricket tour in which Sir Clive led West Indies to victory. Moving forward to the 1980s, the Irwins reflect on the Brixton Riots, Lovers Rock star Janet Kay brings a gift to the Irwin's home and the family join her in a singalong. To see out the decade, daughters Breanne and Tiana invite their friends along to experience a typical party in 1989 style with DJ and producer Jazzie B. Finally, the family experience the Notting Hill Carnival in 1999 and they reflect on what they have learnt.