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Upon Westminster Bridge

(en)

1982

52m

Upon Westminster Bridge

Documentary

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 Originally made for BBC2’s Arena, Upon Westminster Bridge profiles Smith’s poetry and politics through performance, exchanges with fellow poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, and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

Status: Released

Release date: November 23, 1982

Countries of origin: United Kingdom,

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  • BBC Arena

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Mikey Smith

Mikey Smith

as Self

Bob Marley

Bob Marley

as Self

C.L.R. James

C.L.R. James

as Self

Linton Kwesi Johnson

Linton Kwesi Johnson

as Self

Louise Bennett

Louise Bennett

as Self

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