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Small Axe

Small Axe is a collection of five films inspired by real-life events about ordinary people showing courage, belief, and resilience to overcome injustice and achieve something transformative in their West Indian community.

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Cast & Crew See All

Naomi Ackie
Hazel
Gary Beadle
Dol Isaacs
Neal Barry
Desk Sergeant

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Mangrove

Fri, Nov 20, 2020127 mins

Mangrove centers on Frank Crichlow (Shaun Parkes), the owner of Notting Hill's Caribbean restaurant, Mangrove, a lively community base for locals, intellectuals and activists. In a reign of racist terror, the local police raid Mangrove time after time, making Frank and the local community take to the streets in peaceful protest in 1970. When nine men and women, including Frank and leader of the British Black Panther Movement Altheia Jones-LeCointe (Letitia Wright), and activist Darcus Howe (Malachi Kirby), are wrongly arrested and charged with incitement to riot, a highly publicized trial ensues, leading to hard-fought win for those fighting against discrimination.

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Small Axe: Our Stories
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Awards

  • 2021 - Golden Globe - Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 2021 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Supporting Role - winner
  • 2020 - CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress - nominated
  • 2020 - CFCA Award - Best Cinematography - nominated

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