Alex Wheatle (film)

After enduring a childhood in a predominantly white foster home devoid of love or familial bonds, Alex Wheatle, a young Black man, finds himself in Brixton. Here, he not only experiences a sense of community for the first time in his life but also uncovers a profound passion for music. However, Brixton proves to be a tinderbox, and following the three days of unrest in April 1981, he is incarcerated. Yet, within the confines of prison, Alex stumbles upon unexpected opportunities. Encouraged by his fellow inmate Simeon to broaden his horizons, the young man discovers a love for literature and begins to cultivate a certain level of education. == Cast ==

• Sheyi Cole as Alex Wheatle • Asad-Shareef Muhammad as Young Alex Wheatle • Robbie Gee as Simeon • Johann Myers as Cutlass Rankin • Jonathan Jules as Dennis Isaacs • Elliot Edusah as Valin • Khali Best as Badger • Fumilayo Brown-Olateju as Dawn • Dexter Flanders as Floyd ==Reception==