By Rogan Graham
A mother and son reunion takes place on the bomb-shattered streets of World War Two-era London in this sweeping historical melodrama.
Steven McQueen provides a haunting examination of Amsterdam under Nazi occupation in contrast to its present in his documentary adapted from Bianca Stigter's book of the same name.
Steve McQueen's documentary contrasting present-day Amsterdam with its past occupation by the Nazis is a testament to the changing face of history.
The artist, filmmaker and activist has produced one of his most powerful works ever in this meticulous 24-minute survey of a London crime scene.
A few top picks from the big and brassy return of the Dutch mainstay, its first in-person gathering in three years.
Leila Latif slinks into the presenting hot seat of LWLies’ weekly film review podcast.
By Katie Goh
Steve McQueen and James Rogan’s three-part docuseries examines three pivotal events from 1981.
Our favourite new releases from this year, featuring Spike Lee, Chloé Zhao, Josephine Decker and more.
By Aaron Hunt
A West Indian boy comes up against a racist educational system in the final film of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe series.
By Rogan Graham
The striking fourth episode in Steve McQueen’s Small Axe anthology depicts the difficult blossoming of an artist.
John Boyega tackles institutional bigotry within the Metropolitan Police in Steve McQueen’s searing anti-racism drama.
Steve McQueen delivers a sublime party film for the ages in the second instalment of his Small Axe series.
By Aaron Hunt
The director reflects on the making of his triumphant ode to Black culture and resilience, Small Axe.
By Rogan Graham
Steve McQueen’s Small Axe anthology kicks off with this searing court room drama about the Mangrove Nine trial.
At the 64th BFI London Film Festival, three films provided a timely addition to discourse ignited by the Black Lives Matter movement.
John Boyega astonishes in Steve McQueen’s exploration of systemic racism in London’s Met police force.
By Rogan Graham
Steve McQueen’s film about the Mangrove Nine trial is a masterful evocation of political determination.
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