S1·E4 Alex Wheatle
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 4
- Air Date
- December 6, 2020
- Runtime
- 66 minutes
- Director
- Steve McQueen
- Writers
- Alastair Siddons, Steve McQueen
- Score
- 5.8/10 (30 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Alex Wheatle follows the true story of award-winning writer, Alex Wheatle, from a young boy through his early adult years. Having spent his childhood in a mostly white institutional care home with no love or family, he finally finds not only a sense of community for the first time in Brixton, but his identity and ability to grow his passion for music and DJing. When he is thrown in prison during the Brixton Uprising of 1981, he confronts his past and sees a path to healing.
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When did Season 1 Episode 4 of Small Axe air?
Season 1, Episode 4 ('Alex Wheatle') originally aired on December 6, 2020.
How long is Season 1 Episode 4 ('Alex Wheatle')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 66 minutes.
What happens in Small Axe Season 1 Episode 4?
Alex Wheatle follows the true story of award-winning writer, Alex Wheatle, from a young boy through his early adult years. Having spent his childhood in a mostly white institutional care home with no love or family, he finally finds not only a sense of community for the first time in Brixton, but hi...
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