Damilola Taylor: The Untold Story

A somber, firsthand reckoning with a child's murder and its long shadow, told through raw testimony and quiet grief.

Directed by

Alex Thomas

Genres

Documentary, Crime

Starring

John Boyega, Tony Blair, Harriet Harman

Overview

Ten-year-old Damilola Taylor was fatally stabbed in 2000 in a stairwell in Peckham, South East London, just metres from his home. 'Star Wars' star John Boyega, who also grew up in Peckham, speaks for the first time about being one of the last people to see him alive, sharing the fear and uncertainty that followed in the aftermath of Taylor's death. Boyega is joined by close friends and family members of Taylor, who reveal the events that led to his death and talk for the first time about the impact his tragic murder has had in shaping their lives.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, violence, crime, justice

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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