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Blacks Can't Swim: The Sequel

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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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Phil Hoad Guardian 05/06/2021
3/5
Accura's good-humoured approach is a fine ice-breaker for the subject. Go to Full Review Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) 05/17/2021
3/5
Largely, though, the film just listens to young people talking about their experiences, and it's a useful forum. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Mysterex

Director

Ed Accura

Frank

Amina Smith-Gul

Layla

Reginald Mudenda

K Frost

Ed Accura

Writer

Mysterex

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Synopsis 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?
Director
Mysterex
Screenwriter
Ed Accura, Mysterex
Genre
Drama, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 10, 2021
Runtime
1h 45m
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