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Blacks Can't Swim: The Sequel (2021) [N/A]

Featuring:
Melley Gebre-Hennes, Elkye, Tyra Ifill

Written by:
Ed Accura
Mysterex

Directed by:
Mysterex


Release Date:
May 10, 2021

Original Title:
Blacks Can't Swim: The Sequel

Genres:
Documentary

Ratings / Certifications:
GB: 12 

Runtime: 96

Where are all the black swimmers?

Overview from TheMovieDB

Two Black youths on a south London community program do everything to avoid swimming which is part of the criteria. Will they overcome their battle with society and will we ever find out why they refuse to swim in the first place?

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Overview from Open Movies

The story follows two Black youths (Layla and K-Frost) from a gritty south London council estate, who are part of a music and sports-based community program designed to help give young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds a better chance in life. But, to complete this program which opens doors to a world of opportunities they must learn to swim. Frank (Ed Accura), who will be acting as a mentor, based on his real-life issues with swimming faces the huge challenge of getting these two young adults to attempt to get into the water. With only two weeks, will he succeed? And will he ever get to the bottom of why Layla and K-Frost refuse to swim in the first place?

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Blacks Can't Swim: The Sequel (2021) on IMDb

Production

Director:
Mysterex

Writer:
Ed Accura
Mysterex

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