This is The Big Up! A unique and original Heritage Project developed by The Big House.
The Big Up! unearths overlooked stories of Global Majority individuals who have have played a significant part in shaping Britain’s history. This project amplifies inspiring stories that deserve recognition and gives young people the chance to see themselves represented. The Big Up! is here to bring colour to the pages of our history.
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Credits
Narrator Andrew Brown
Ras Seymour Mclean Aliaano El Ali
Police Officer 1 Zarif Hussain
Police Officer 2 Kniekie Miller
Judge Chris Baruani
Contributor Dee Miller
Director Maggie Norris
Writer David Watson
Animator & Editor Titash Sen
Composer Jammz
Producers Chris Neels & Dee Miller
Assistant Producer Daniel Blake
Researcher Dee Miller
Sound Engineer Michael Palmer
With thanks to
The British Library, Getty Images (Black Culture Collection), Black Culture Archives, Sheffield University (National Fairground and Circus Archive), Kensington and Chelsea Council Archive, Westminster Council Archive, Haringey Council Archive, London Metropolitan University and Museum of London.
