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Dreaming Whilst Black

Kwabena is an aspiring filmmaker trapped in his recruitment job. When an old friend fixes him an opportunity, he must decide between going all in or giving up his dream entirely.

Kwabena has been stuck in his dead-end recruitment job for way longer than he initially planned. He spends the majority of his time in reveries of accomplishing his dream: to be a filmmaker. When he bumps into Amy, an old friend from film school who is now working at a production company, he gets the chance that he’s been waiting for. Unfortunately, the once-in-a-lifetime pitching opportunity clashes with an important presentation Kwabena has to deliver for one of the recruitment company directors.

Already on a warning for his slack performance, Kwabs knows that if he bails on the presentation, he is likely to lose his job. But this pitch could also be the first step towards following his dream.

11 months left to watch

26 minutes

Last on

Mon 26 Apr 2021 23:30
BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:00

    Fela Ransome Kuti, Africa 70

    Black Man's Cry

  • 00:13

    They Might Be Giants

    Man, It's So Loud In Here

  • 00:20

    Cleo Sol

    Why Don't You

Credits

Kwabena Adjani Salmon
Amy Dani Moseley
Adam Alexander Owen
Vanessa Babirye Bukilwa
Jamie Tom Stourton
Maurice Demmy Ladipo
Writer Ali Hughes
Writer Adjani Salmon
Director Sebastian Thiel
Producer Gina Lyons
Production Company Big Deal Films

Broadcasts

  • Mon 26 Apr 2021 23:10
    BBC One except Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Mon 26 Apr 2021 23:15
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Mon 26 Apr 2021 23:30
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only

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