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202160 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Subnormal

202160 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Black parents, teachers, and activists in the UK confront systemic injustices in education, sharing personal stories to highlight discriminatory practices affecting Black students.

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Lyttanya Shannon

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Black parents, teachers, and activists in the UK confront systemic injustices in education, sharing personal stories to highlight discriminatory practices affecting Black students.

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Lyttanya Shannondirector

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Black parents, teachers, and activists in the UK confront systemic injustices in education. They share personal stories and experiences to address discriminatory practices affecting Black students. Their efforts aim to expose inequities and promote reforms within the education system. Directed by Lyttanya Shannon, "Subnormal" runs for 60 minutes and focuses on the challenges faced by these communities in their fight for justice.

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