Dreaming Whilst Black

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Kwabena is an aspiring filmmaker trying to fulfil his professional and romantic ambitions.

Can Kwabena swap his dead-end job for his movie mogul dream? The trouble is, he's black, broke and his mum wishes he was an accountant. Written by and starring Adjani Salmon.

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Adjani Salmon

Dani Moseley

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Dreaming Whilst Black: Series 1: The Birth

The Birth

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Funmi goes into labour, but events take an unexpected turn. Vanessa has news for Kwabs.

Funmi goes into labour, but events take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Vanessa has some big news for Kwabs...

Funmi’s due date is fast approaching, meaning Kwabena is desperately trying to find somewhere new to live - but given his financial situation and the housing crisis in London, it’s proving difficult.

When Funmi goes into labour, a nervous Maurice is more on edge than ever. Doctors at the hospital refuse to take Funmi's concerns seriously, and her life may well soon hang in the balance.

At home, Kwabena’s aunt Stephanie is worried about her son Dorvin - a cheeky, aspiring rapper who has fallen in with the wrong crowd. Stephanie asks Kwabena to pass on Dorvin’s CV to his old recruitment colleagues in the hope of keeping him out of trouble. Kwabena promises to help.

With everything going on, Kwabena is forced to reconsider his priorities and realises just how important Vanessa is to him. Is it too late to confess his true feelings?

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Kwabena is an aspiring filmmaker trying to fulfil his professional and romantic ambitions against the harsh realities of life, love and a family who’d prefer he had a stable job.

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