Irpinia

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Crossing waters, from the Caribbean to the Motherland

Overview

Irpinia follows the journey of young West Indian dreamer Dudley as he makes his way to England in the 1960s. At 24 years old, Dudley boarded a ship named Irpinia in search of a better life in England, the so-called motherland. Now 86, Dudley reflects on the exciting journey at sea and the harsh reality that lay ahead of him.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

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Misan Aviomoh

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Owen Edobor

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Chioma Ejimofo

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Tola Ilori

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Leeon Jones

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Curtis Lewis

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Jahmel Mattis

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Kelvin Miles

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Dudley Porteous

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James Quaracoo

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Tara Richardson

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