Upon Westminster Bridge (1982)

Upon Westminster Bridge

1982

Documentary

Synopsis

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 Originally made for BBC2’s Arena, Upon Westminster Bridge profiles Smith’s poetry and politics through performance, exchanges with fellow poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, and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

Credits

Director

Anthony Wall

Cast

Bob Marley as Self

C.L.R. James as Self

Linton Kwesi Johnson as Self

Louise Bennett as Self

Mikey Smith as Self

Crew

Anthony Wall (Writer)