Dreaming Whilst Black Season 2
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RIGHTS: Worldwide
Dreaming Whilst Black follows Kwabena, an aspiring filmmaker who has quit his office job to chase his dreams. In a world stacked against him, Kwabena’s journey is a funny and raw look at what it means to dream big whilst navigating Black British life.
Cast
Adjani Salmon , Dani Moseley , Demmy Ladipo , Rachel Adedeji , Babirye Bukilwa , Roger Griffiths , Jo Martin , Martina Laird , Kemi Adekoya , Jessica Hynes
Episodes
Episode 1: Blacksheep
30mKwabena searches for his first directing job but only comes across projects with the usual Black stereotypes. With his window of opportunity closing, does he take any job? Or does he hold out for something with integrity?
Episode 2: Blackwash
30mKwabena and the producers begin casting for Sin and Subterfuge. Their ambitions for colour-blind casting become complicated when Kwabena digs into what it means to cast black actors in a Regency-era story, a period steeped in slavery and colonialism…
Episode 3: Blackguard
30mIt’s Kwabena’s first day on set and he’s working with his hero, legendary actor Rudolph Williams. Kwabena’s determination to support Rudolph is complicated by the demands of the day.
Episode 4: Blacklove
30mKwabena pulls out all the stops on an elaborate date to try and win Vanessa back. Is this finally their moment, or just another near miss?
Episode 5: Black Swan
30mNetwork exec Pippa makes a surprise set visit on Sin & Subterfuge. If the day goes well, it could catapult his career; but that’s if he can defeat Murphy’s Law.
Episode 6: All Black Everything
30mWhen a chance to make Jamaica Road finally arrives, Kwabena must ask Simon for a favour – at a price. With his dream within reach, Kwabena has big choices to make.