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Short educational films exploring the lives of London's West Indian community during the 1960s, 70s and 80s, produced alongside the 麻豆社 One collection of films directed by Oscar winner Steve McQueen.

These 麻豆社 Teach films combine extracts from Steve McQueen's collection of films with archive and bespoke narration, to bring significant moments from recent black British history to life for students.

These short films are suitable for teaching students aged 11-16. However, they raise issues of racism, unfair police treatment and resistance and therefore might be more suitable for older KS3 students.

You can also download , which were created for another 麻豆社 Teach series but contain relevant information for using videos in the classroom.

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The Mangrove Nine. video

Rochenda Sandall, who plays one of The Mangrove Nine in Steve McQueen's Small Axe, tells the true story of this significant event in British history.

The Mangrove Nine

Blues Parties. video

Micheal Ward, who plays Franklin in Steve McQueen's Small Axe, explores the eruption of Blues parties in London between the 1960s and 1980s.

Blues Parties

Alex Wheatle and the Brixton Uprising. video

In his own words, this is story of Alex Wheatle MBE, who grew up in a children's home and later became an award-winning writer of books for children and young adults.

Alex Wheatle and the Brixton Uprising

Educationally Subnormal Schools. video

Kenyah Sandy, who plays Kingsley Smith in Steve McQueen's Small Axe, tells the story of how hundreds of children were taken out of mainstream schools and sent to Educationally Subnormal Schools (ESN schools) in the 1970's.

Educationally Subnormal Schools

Leroy Logan and the Metropolitan Police. video

In his own words Leroy Logan MBE, one of the few black police officers in the Met when he joined in 1983, narrates and shares his experiences of prejudice in the police force as portrayed in Steve McQueen's Small Axe.

Leroy Logan and the Metropolitan Police
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Where Next?

Migration. collection

David Olusoga investigates the lives and experiences of migrants to and from Britain throughout history.

Migration

Bitesize

Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.

Bitesize

Newsround

The latest news stories from Newsround to share in the classroom.

Newsround
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