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National Theatre Live: Small Island

1520192h 55mRufus Norris
IMDb 8.6

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Embark on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury, England. The play follows three intricately connected stories. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots.

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What is National Theatre Live: Small Island (2019) about?

Embark on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury, England. The play follows three intricately connected stories. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Small Island?

National Theatre Live: Small Island stars Leah Harvey (Hortense Roberts), Aisling Loftus (Queenie Buxton), Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (Gilbert Joseph), CJ Beckford (Michael Roberts), Paul Bentall. The film was directed by Rufus Norris.

How long is National Theatre Live: Small Island?

National Theatre Live: Small Island has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated 15.

Is National Theatre Live: Small Island worth watching?

National Theatre Live: Small Island holds an IMDb rating of 8.6/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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