A People’s Art (2019)

Logline

A cultural journey into London’s Notting Hill Carnival

Synopsis

Ayesha, is a young British girl on a journey to find out the truth about what the Notting Hill Carnival really represents. From its genesis out of the 1958 race riots and a young man’s murder, to its contemporary perception as a Carnival of violence, Ayesha discovers the festival’s darker historical past, and the freedoms the vibrant event
represents.

Details

Featurette (58mins) Documentary | London, UK

Language: English

Production

Producers: Tony Oldham
Writers: Tony Oldham
Directors: Tony Oldham

Cast

Ayesha Casely-Hayford

Awards

Caribbean Spirit Award (Caribbean Tales 2020)

Festival Screenings

Portobello Film festival 2019