Elmina’s Kitchen
Synopsis
Kwame Kwei-Armah's play is set in a shabby West Indian cafe on Hackney's murder mile. In an area controlled by Yardies, one man's life is a daily battle to maintain an honest living, provide a stable life for his troublesome son, and make a platform to finally step up to his woman.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Angus Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Kwame Kwei-Armah
- Original Score
- Atonga Zimba, Juldeh Camara
- Original Title
- Elmina’s Kitchen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angus Jackson
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Atonga Zimba, Juldeh Camara
Damian Bromley
Tim Marchant
Sally Stokes, Mal Young, Serena Cullen
Department Leadership Roster
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Writer
Angus Jackson
Director
Sally Stokes
Producer
Atonga Zimba
Original Music Composer
Juldeh Camara
Original Music Composer
Tim Marchant
Editor
Bunny Christie
Production Design
Damian Bromley
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elmina’s Kitchen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elmina’s Kitchen about?
Kwame Kwei-Armah's play is set in a shabby West Indian cafe on Hackney's murder mile. In an area controlled by Yardies, one man's life is a daily battle to maintain an honest living, provide a stable life for his troublesome son, and make a platform to finally step up to his woman.
Who directed Elmina’s Kitchen?
Elmina’s Kitchen was directed by Angus Jackson.
Who stars in Elmina’s Kitchen?
The principal cast of Elmina’s Kitchen includes Paterson Joseph, Shaun Parkes, Emmanuel Idowu, Oscar James, Doña Croll.
When was Elmina’s Kitchen released and how long is it?
Elmina’s Kitchen was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Elmina’s Kitchen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elmina’s Kitchen was composed by Atonga Zimba, Juldeh Camara.