Synopsis

What does it mean to be black and Scottish? Director Stewart Kyasimire seeks out a range of black Scots of different ages and from diverse backgrounds to hear some compelling answers.

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Accent and identity | Black and Scottish

BBC Scotland | 2022 | 1'50''

The interviewees discuss what accents mean to them and how that can shape identity.

Being mixed-race | Black and Scottish

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The interviewees talk about what it means to be mixed-race and how it can be difficult to find a sense of belonging.

Being Scottish | Black and Scottish

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The interviewees reflect on how Scottish they feel but the importance of remembering their roots.

First generation | Black and Scottish

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The first black professor in Scotland talks about his heritage.

Fitting in | Black and Scottish

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Hair | Black and Scottish

BBC Scotland | 2022 | 55''

The interviewees discuss how people reacted to their hair and what some of them did to "fit-in".

Racism | Black and Scottish

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Recognising Scottish colonial past | Black and Scottish

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