Small Axe
“We are the small axe.”
Series Overview
An anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Sun, Nov 15, 2020
Steve McQueenLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Education”
The coming of age story of 12-year-old Kingsley, who has a fascination for astronauts and rockets. When Kingsley is pulled to the headmaster's office for being disruptive in class, he discovers he's being sent to a school for those with "special needs." Distracted by working two jobs, his parents are unaware of the unofficial segregation policy at play, preventing many Black children from receiving the education they deserve, until a group of West Indian women take matters into their own hands.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Small Axe Anthology Trailer - Extended Version | Prime VideoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-09
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve McQueen
Mica Levi
Steve McQueen
Department Leadership Roster
Steve McQueen
Editor
Marc Hutchings
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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What is Small Axe about?
An anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.
How many seasons does Small Axe have?
Small Axe comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Small Axe?
Key cast members in Small Axe include Not specified.
Who created or directed Small Axe?
Small Axe was developed and directed by Steve McQueen.