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Upon Westminster Bridge

Upon Westminster Bridge

Status

Released

Release

1982

Runtime

52m

Storyline

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 Originally made for BBC2’s Arena, Upon Westminster Bridge profiles Smith’s poetry and politics through performance, exchanges with fellow poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, and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.

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Status
Released
Runtime
52m
Nov 23, 1982
Languages
English
Director
Production Countries
United Kingdom