
When a British-Pakistani rapper’s body turns against him
Second generation migrants who adopt the mores – and often the music – of the country of their birth, to the disapproval and consternation of their bewildered parents, is a well-worn film theme. Mogul Mowgli has enough energy and drama to inject a fresh, urgent voice into the concept.

The film of the forgotten trial that changed Britain
The trial of the Mangrove 9 is a key moment in Black British history, and of the push-back against institutional White British racism. Yet it’s largely forgotten.

‘Without a doubt, poetry saved my life’
Lazy and dishonest lawyers, a couldn’t-care-less Home Office, school racism, inadequate jobs – most refugees and many migrants will recognise elements of Inua Ellams’ story.

Refugees: ‘It can happen to anyone’
One of the hardest tasks in staging a large season such as ‘Refugees’ at the Imperial War Museum is ensuring that it is not outdated by events.

No chance to travel? Kew says it with flowers
Missing out on going home or holidaying in Africa, Asia or Latin America? Try a trip to Kew Gardens instead.

Ai Weiwei’s bombing mission
Daisy Cutter, Little Boy, Fat Man, Spice: the nicknames sound friendly, affectionate. But they refer to aerial bombs and missiles.

Uganda-Rwanda artist: hidden in plain sight
So much of what’s happening in Africa is hidden from us, but the work of Collin Sekajugo – born in Uganda, brought up in Kenya, living in Rwanda – is hidden in plain sight.

Is deportation a double punishment, and if it is, do we care?
“Everything you are about to see is word for word from deportees, politicians or an ICE officer (who we couldn’t resist spicing up a little bit.”)

A British-Nigerian marriage - made in heaven or hell?
The first characters in 'The High Table' are Yoruba Ancestors on the North Star, On the edge of the Present.

‘Out here, we are all poachers’
'When Lions Become Lambs' is a film about elephants - from the opposing viewpoints of poachers and rangers. Specifically, ivory poaching in Kenya.