Dreaming Whilst Black (2023)
Synopsis
Kwabena is an aspiring filmmaker trapped in his recruitment job. When he is given the opportunity he's always dreamed of, is he brave enough to chase it?
First Air Date: 2023-07-24
Last Air Date: 2025-10-16
Number of Seasons: 2
Number of Episodes: 12
Created By: Max Evans, Adjani Salmon, Natasha Jatania
Networks: BBC Three
Top Cast
- Adjani Salmon as Kwabena
- Dani Moseley as Amy
- Rachel Adedeji as Funmi
- Babirye Bukilwa as Vanessa
- Demmy Ladipo as Maurice
- Isy Suttie as Helen
Seasons
Series 1 (2023)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: The Dream
Kwabena is an aspiring film-maker working a dead-end job in recruitment. When he bumps into Amy, an old friend from film school who has just returned from three years in Nigeria, she offers to pass his script, Jamaica Road, to the development team at the production company where she works. But life isn't as simple as all that, and Kwabena may have to make some sacrifices in order to pursue his dream.
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Ep. 2: The Reality
In a bid to raise funds for his film, Jamaica Road, Kwabena struggles to balance moonlighting as a food delivery driver. His romance with Vanessa continues to grow stronger, despite their differing film tastes, but Kwabena can’t help but feel a little inadequate in comparison to his new girl.
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Ep. 3: The Friends
At a diversity mixer, Kwabena and Amy meet Timothy Eastly, a prominent (and very white) industry exec, famed for producing successful films and TV shows...with black talent. Kwabena lays on the charm - enough to get Timothy to read his script and to consider him for a writing gig.
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Ep. 4: The Birth
Funmi’s due date is fast approaching, meaning Kwabena is desperately trying to find somewhere new to live - but given his financial situation and the housing crisis in London, it’s proving difficult.
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Ep. 5: The Pitch
After the birth of baby Mayowa, Kwabena moves back home with his mother, Grace. He feels like a teenager again with a list of chores – but he needs to earn his keep if he wants to live in her house.
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Ep. 6: The Premiere
Kwabena and Amy have finally made their film. Kwabena is now focused on getting agents to come to the screening, with the hope of being signed.
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