Movie Description
Upon Westminster Bridge
(1982)Overview
Considered one of the best ‘dub’ poets of his time, Mikey Smith is internationally renown for the socially engaged form and content of his work. Originally made for BBC2’s Arena, Upon Westminster Bridge profiles Smith’s poetry and politics through performance, exchanges with fellow poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, and conversations with historian and social theorist CLR James.
Featured Crew
- Director : Anthony Wall
- Writer : Anthony Wall
- Cast : Mikey Smith,Bob Marley,C.L.R. James,Linton Kwesi Johnson,Louise Bennett
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleUpon Westminster Bridge
Status Released
Release Information
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1982-11-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 52m
Homepagehttps://collections-search.bfi.org.uk/web/Details/ChoiceFilmWorks/150116896
Production CompaniesBBC Arena
Genres
- Documentary
