Our holiday film watchlist!
Our holiday film watchlist! What are you planning to watch or catch up on in the holidays?
Use our checklist, tag us on socials (tw) @blckinbritain, (ig) @blackinbritain #blackinbritain and let us know what you’ve watched from our list.
Black in Britain - Film Watch List Checklist
Boxing Day (2021) | Prime Video
Boxing Day follows Melvin, a British author living in America, who returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancée, Lisa, to his eccentric British-Caribbean family.
Been So Long (2018) | Netflix
A dedicated single mother who, on an unusual night on the town, is charmed by a handsome yet troubled stranger.
Pirates (2021) | in Cinemas
Three eighteen-year-old friends journey from North to South London to celebrate New Year's Eve at the turn of the millennium
Babymother (1998) | Prime Video / BFI Player
A single mother determined to make it as a singer puts together an all girl reggae group named Neeta, Sweeta, & Nastie with her friends.
Second Coming (2014) | BFI Player
A look at the life and struggles of a family living in London.
Young Soul Rebels (1991) | Prime Video / BFI Player
Young Soul Rebels examines the social landscape of late 1970s Britain, and particularly how it affects youths within the greatly marginalized "Black" culture.
And They Knew Light (2017) | Youtube
A lyrical and poetic depiction of London estate life through a slightly fantastical lens on a group of young people on a South London estate who plan and execute their own entertainment. It takes you on a journey questioning your perception and assumptions about young people.
Burning An Illusion (1981) | Mubi / BFI Player / Prime Video
A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better. Written and directed by Menelik Shabazz
