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The mine is such a dangerous place that they have to look out for one another. Yet above ground, out of the showers when the coal dust is washed off, his fellow white miners treat Morris as an outsider. Morris patiently endures subtle acts of racism, whilst seeking to fit in and gain acceptance.

In a situation where he is pushed to his limits, Morris learns something about himself, and that to be accepted means also to accept.

The Team

Writers  Milly James

Director  James William Mellors 

Producer  Jack Delaney 

Producer Derry Shillitto

 

Cast

Jorden Myrie as Morris 

Noah Valentine as Clem

Joel Morris as John

Dominic Guy Britten as Deputy

 

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