EDUCATION is the coming of age story of 12-year-old Kingsley, a boy with a fascination for astronauts and rockets. When Kingsley is called to the Headmaster’s office for disruptive behaviour in class, he is shocked to discover his transfer to a school for those with “special needs.” Distracted by working two jobs, his parents are unaware of what was an unofficial segregation policy at play, preventing many Black children from having the education they deserve until a group of West Indian women take matters into their own hands. Newcomer Kenyah Sandy stars opposite Sharlene Whyte (We Hunt Together, Casualty), Daniel Francis (Once Upon A Time, Homefront), Tamara Lawrance (The Long Song, Kindred) and Josette Simon (WONDER WOMAN, Silent Witness, Law & Order: UK).
- Year2020
- Runtime63 minutes
- DirectorSteve McQueen
- ScreenwriterSteve McQueen, Alastair Siddons
- CastKenyah Sandy, Sharlene Whyte, Tamara Lawrance
EDUCATION is the coming of age story of 12-year-old Kingsley, a boy with a fascination for astronauts and rockets. When Kingsley is called to the Headmaster’s office for disruptive behaviour in class, he is shocked to discover his transfer to a school for those with “special needs.” Distracted by working two jobs, his parents are unaware of what was an unofficial segregation policy at play, preventing many Black children from having the education they deserve until a group of West Indian women take matters into their own hands. Newcomer Kenyah Sandy stars opposite Sharlene Whyte (We Hunt Together, Casualty), Daniel Francis (Once Upon A Time, Homefront), Tamara Lawrance (The Long Song, Kindred) and Josette Simon (WONDER WOMAN, Silent Witness, Law & Order: UK).
- Year2020
- Runtime63 minutes
- DirectorSteve McQueen
- ScreenwriterSteve McQueen, Alastair Siddons
- CastKenyah Sandy, Sharlene Whyte, Tamara Lawrance