Intolerance (1998)

Film details

Featuring

Patrick Robinson Malcolm X
Director

David Upshal
Country

United Kingdom
Year

1998
Type

Television
Category

Non Fiction

Synopsis

Documentary series charting the experiences of West Indians in Britain following the start of mass immigration into this country in 1948. 2 of 4: Despite the upsurge in racial disharmony which accompied Caribbean migration to Britain in the 1960s, black communities increasingly left an imprint on society through churches, musical culture and the struggle for recognition.

The account begins with the 1958 Notting Hill riots. Blues parties were a vital part of West Indian life and the Blue Spot radiogram was a coveted item in West Indian homes. Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, looks back on the music industry as the Caribbean influence grew, The underworld scene also grew, attracting figures like Christine Keeler. With several West Indian lovers her notorious affairs nearly brought down the Government.

By the end of the 1960s, black churches were the focal point of life for many West Indian families. Families put down roots and black political activists began to work to combat racism.

Includes footage of Malcolm X giving a speech at the Oxford Union.

Cast & Credits

Cast
- - narrator
    
    Patrick Robinson
  - [archive footage]
    
    Malcolm X
Credits
- Direction:
  - Director
    
    David Upshal
  Production:
  - Production Company
    
    Pepper Productions
  - Produced for
    
    BBC
  - Executive Producer (Pepper Productions)
    
    Charles Armitage
  - Executive Producer (BBC)
    
    Mike Flood-Page
  - Producer
    
    David Upshal
  - Series Producer
    
    Trevor Phillips
  - Associate Producer
    
    Anne Mensah
  - Production Manager
    
    Lesley Mckirdy
  - Production Co-ordinator
    
    Rosie Everett
  - Production Accountant
    
    Mike Amos
  - Archive Research
    
    Judy Patterson
  - Researcher
    
    Sharon Channer
  - Researcher
    
    Jessica Fisher
  - Researcher
    
    Beverley Hopwood
  - Researcher
    
    Louise Runge
  Photography:
  - Photography
    
    Doug Hartington
  - Photography
    
    Dave Swan
  Special Effects:
  - Graphic Design
    
    Turnround
  Editing:
  - Film Editor
    
    Michael Duly
  - Film Editor
    
    Jane Greenwood
  - On-line Editor
    
    Grahame Gibson
  Music:
  - Title Music
    
    Gary Crosby
  Sound:
  - Sound Recording
    
    Tony Burke
  - Dubbing Mixer
    
    Nick Mottershead
  Consultant:
  - Series Consultant
    
    Ben Bousquet
  - Series Consultant
    
    Mike Phillips
  - Programme Consultant
    
    Richard Adeshiyan