Black to Front

Autobiographical account of a mother-daughter relationship, exploring beauty standards and female sexuality.

A young black ballerina rejects prejudice and finds her African spirit in Swan Lake.

The fatal fascination with the myth of the black feminine mystique is uncovered in Ngozi Onwurah's short

Rural life in the Essex villages of Finchingfield and Great Bardfield - and the mixed reactions of older residents to changing times.

London at its best? This gorgeous lyrical portrait was made by pioneering female director Marion Grierson.

Queer activist and artist Ajamu prepares to leave Brixton for an exhibition of his work in his hometown, Huddersfield

Beach, church and carnival – Chief Inspector of Brixton Police sent to Trinidad to learn about West Indian customs.

Its retro gifts galore at baby Michelle's first birthday party captured in this home movie from Brixton

The whole family turns out to celebrate a christening at a local church in Angell Town, Brixton.

Lloyd Reckord stars as a gifted student confronting the race and class divide in 1960s Brixton.

Punk rebellion and anarchy with Peterborough-based punk band The Destructors, six years after their formation.

Daniel Kokotajlo talks to Nia Childs about Starve Acre, his folk horror about a couple digging deep into grief in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Sky Peals director Moin Hussain and lead actor Faraz Ayub talk to Tomisin Adepeju about their magic realist drama.

Documentary exploring the BFI National Archive’s role in rediscovering and remastering the early films of Michael Powell.

Bryony Dixon, curator of silent film at the BFI national archive, explores the origins of a series of comic travelogues, and Michael Powell's involvement in making them.

Discover why Dan George of Northumbria University believes everyone should experience Oldboy at least once.

Trixie Parkin-Christie of Northumbria University offers fresh insight into why Wings of Desire remains essential viewing.