Upon Westminster Bridge

Upon Westminster Bridge

Considered one of the best ‘dub’ poets of his time, Mikey Smith is internationally renown for the socially engaged form and content of his work. Originally made for BBC2’s Arena, Upon Westminster Bridge profiles Smith’s poetry and politics through performance, exchanges with fellow poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, and conversations with historian and social theorist CLR James.

Release Date

November 23, 1982

Status

Released

Original Title

Upon Westminster Bridge

Runtime

52min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC Arena