Shoot the Messenger
Available on Prime Video, Amazon Freevee
A provocative tale about a young man's feelings on what it's like to be black. Joe, a black teacher in inner-London, is accused of assaulting one of his black pupils. Convicted of a crime he didn't commit, Joe loses his job and his sanity as the black community turns on him, branding him a racist. Destitute, Joe must confront his fear and hatred of his own community to reclaim his life.
Starring David Oyelowo, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Charles Mnene
Director Ngozi Onwurah