BBC project Uprising. The three-part documentary series focuses on the tragedy that killed 13 young Black people 40 years ago.
Along with the fire, the series charts the Black People’s Day of Action and the Brixton riots that followed it in 1981.The director has told The Guardian that Uprising is a “rallying cry” for those facing oppression.
He also stressed that the events addressed in the series should be taught in UK schools.“These are historical moments, not just for Black British people, but for British people in general,” said McQueen. “These events have been reverberating throughout the nation.”He added: “There’s no point if this is just about us blowing off the dust from the past like it’s some relic.
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