The Mangrove Nine (1973)

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The Mangrove Nine trial resulted from conflict between the police and the Black community in Notting Hill that had escalated from the end of the 1960s onwards. The Mangrove case began when around 150 Black people protested against long-term police harassment of the popular Mangrove Restaurant in Ladbroke Grove. A documentary film, 'The Mangrove Nine' (directed and produced by Franco Rosso), was made in 1973, and includes interviews with the defendants recorded before the final verdicts. The Mangrove Nine film portrays interviews with the defendants recorded before the final verdicts were delivered at the trial, as well as contemporary comments from Ian Macdonald and others.

Director: Franco Rosso
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 36 min
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Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mangrove Nine about?
The Mangrove Nine trial resulted from conflict between the police and the Black community in Notting Hill that had escalated from the end of the 1960s onwards. The Mangrove case began when around 150 Black people protested against long-term police harassment of the popular Mangrove Restaurant in Ladbroke Grove. A documentary film, 'The Mangrove Nine' (directed and produced by Franco Rosso), was made in 1973, and includes interviews with the defendants recorded before the final verdicts. The Mangrove Nine film portrays interviews with the defendants recorded before the final verdicts were delivered at the trial, as well as contemporary comments from Ian Macdonald and others.
Who directed The Mangrove Nine?
The Mangrove Nine was directed by Franco Rosso.
Who stars in The Mangrove Nine?
The Mangrove Nine stars Andrew Salkey, Darcus Howe.
How long is The Mangrove Nine?
The Mangrove Nine has a runtime of 36m (36 minutes).
What genre is The Mangrove Nine?
The Mangrove Nine is a Documentary film.
Where was The Mangrove Nine produced?
The Mangrove Nine was produced in United Kingdom.