Black Stroke

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Run time: 12 min
  • Premiere: 2024. February 1.

According to the latest figures from Sport England, 87% of Black adults in the UK do not swim. We follow the stories of three people from different walks of life breaking racial stereotypes to learn to swim for the first time. Each individual with their own personal goal, proving it’s never too late to learn. With the support of their coaches and community we will follow their journey to become competent swimmers, touching upon the racial history that has created barriers to entry for black people and what has hindered them learning before now. Will they sink or swim, the choice is theirs.

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Camera

Joel Honeywell

Director of Photography

Lily Taylor

First Assistant Camera

Fola Abatan

Second Assistant Camera

Directing

Olivia Smart

Director

Editing

Duncan Russell

Colorist

Eduard Fadgyas

Online Editor

Production

Olivia Smart

Producer

Andy Mundy-Castle

Executive Producer

Vusi Kaola

Producer's Assistant

Richard Mejeh

Producer

Rachel McLean-Anderson

Production Manager

Elanor Lee

Line Producer

Sound

Mick Duffield

Sound Recordist

Chad Orororo

Sound Editor

Tom Foster

Sound Editor