A LETTER TO
BLACK MEN
ONLINE SERIES
SYNOPSIS
After the death of his parents, a talented teenager is drawn into the criminal underworld of London's county lines, where rivals, corrupt power structures, and impossible choices force him to decide who he wants to become.
BACKGROUND
Adapted from the award-winning short film A Letter to Black Men by filmmaker Kiosa Sukami, and guest starring grime artist Scorcher, this new online drama series explores the lives, relationships, and inner struggles of a group of interconnected characters navigating identity, love, loss and masculinity in Britain.
TEASER TRAILER
PREMIERE
Join us for the exclusive London premiere screening of ‘A Letter to Black Men’ on Thursday 23rd July 2026.
This new limited series brings together a talented cast of emerging and established performers to tell stories that are raw, thought-provoking, and deeply human.
This one-night-only cinematic event offers audiences the opportunity to experience the series on the big screen before its public release, alongside a Q&A with the cast, creators, and special guests.
CAST
Scorcher
(Red)
Trinity Benjamin
(Maxine)
Ashley Lyon Durant
(Dennis)
Adam Wright
(Smokey)
Iain Gordon
(Femi)
Tanjiana Bryan-Hesse
(Kelsie)
Andrei Vlad
(Leo Ezra)
Dennis Parker
(David)
Fiona Sinnott
(Lynne)
Samuel Leibowitz
(Elias “The Rabbi” Ezra)
Dimeji Ewuoso
(Black)
Juwon Adedokun
(Kevin)
CREW
Kiosa Sukami
(Writer, Producer & Director)
Laurelle Jones
(Co-Producer & 1st AD)
Richard Allen
(2nd Director of Photography)
Allyson Julien
(Production Designer)
Bien Kayij
(Script Editor)
Beau Wilkinson
(Gaffer)
Jerry Amadi-Pradon
(Director of Photography)
Greg Francis
(2nd Director)
Nina Dontu
(Costume Designer)
Tia Ilana
(Art Director)
Manuela Pierri
(Casting Director)
Ali Zolfagharii
(Sound Recordist)
SHORT FILM TRAILER
SYNOPSIS
Kevin succumbs to a life of crime after the loss of his parents. On the day of Kevin’s initiation, Black is released from prison. He attempts to rekindle the relationship with Kevin and his sister, turned legal guardian, Kelsie. Although Kelsie disapproves of Black’s history, he ultimately goes the distance to prove himself a dependable father figure to Kevin.
AWARDS / NOMINATIONS
Nominee - Best British/Irish Short at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards 2023
Long-listed - Best British Short at the British Independent Film Awards 2022
Winner - Best UK Short at Manchester Film Festival 2022
Nominee - Best UK Short at Raindance Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - Raindance Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - Bolton International Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - British Urban Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - Cannes Indie Shorts Awards 2022
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UPCOMING SCREENINGS
