The story of the New Cross house fire of 1981, in which 13 young black British people died, and how its aftermath ignited an uprising by the black British community.
In the early hours of 18 January 1981, in a house in south London, a birthday party ended in a fire. Thirteen young black British people died. The fire and its aftermath would ignite an uprising by the black British community. This film tells the stories of the young people who were at the party and the events that led up to it.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Nelson Adeosun |
| Producer | Joanna Boateng |
| Series Producer | Helen Bart |
| Director | Steve McQueen |
| Director | James Rogan |
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