Upon Westminster Bridge backdrop

Upon Westminster Bridge 1982 Directed by Anthony Wall

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 Originally made for BBC2’s Arena, Upon Westminster Bridge profiles Smith’s poetry and politics through performance, exchanges with fellow poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, and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.

Country USA
Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Production Company BBC Arena
Release Date 23 November 1982
52 mins