Irpinia

Irpinia

Crossing waters, from the Caribbean to the Motherland

7 min · Documentary

Irpinia follows the journey of young West Indian dreamer Dudley as he makes his way to England in the 1960s. At 24 years old, Dudley boarded a ship named Irpinia in search of a better life in England, the so-called motherland. Now 86, Dudley reflects on the exciting journey at sea and the harsh reality that lay ahead of him.

Directed by Jameisha Prescod

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Misan Aviomoh Party Attendee
Owen Edobor Party Attendee
Chioma Ejimofo Party Attendee
Tola Ilori Party Attendee
Leeon Jones Party Attendee
Curtis Lewis Party Attendee
Curtis Lewis Party Attendee
Jahmel Mattis Party Attendee
Kelvin Miles Party Attendee
Dudley Porteous Self
James Quaracoo Party Attendee
Tara Richardson Party Attendee

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