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

Poster for the limited mini-series 'A Letter to Black Men' featuring Scorcher, with a red 'Sold Out' sticker partially covering the image. The poster shows two men, one on the left and one on the right, sitting at a table with a pool ball and a glass of drink. The background contains a list of cast and crew names in white text on a green background.

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.

JOIN WAIT LIST
Promotional graphic for 'A Letter to Black Men' online series with a silhouetted person running through a hallway.

CAST

Close-up black and white portrait of actor Juwon Adedokun with short hair, looking directly at the camera, resting his chin on his hand.
A black and white portrait of actor Dimeji Ewuoso with short curly hair, a goatee, and a slight smile, wearing a black shirt and a chain necklace, against a plain background.
A close-up black and white portrait of actor Scorcher with woven braids, a beard, and a hoop earring in his left ear.
Black and white portrait of actor Trinity Benjamin with curly hair, wearing a striped plaid shirt and a white top, looking directly at the camera.

Scorcher

(Red)

Trinity Benjamin

(Maxine)

Actor Ashley Durant with short curly hair, wearing a white T-shirt, looking confidently at the camera against a plain background.
Black and white portrait of actor Adam Wright with short hair, wearing a button-up shirt with embroidered patterns on the shoulders.

Ashley Lyon Durant

(Dennis)

Adam Wright

(Smokey)

A black-and-white portrait of actor Iain Gordon with short hair, beard, and mustache, wearing a white shirt and a small earring, looking directly at the camera.
A grayscale portrait of actor Tanjiana Bryan-Hesse with long, straight hair, wearing a V-neck top.

Iain Gordon

(Femi)

Tanjiana Bryan-Hesse

(Kelsie)

Actor Andrei Vlad with tousled dark hair, wearing a black shirt, looking directly at the camera against a dark background.
Close-up of actor Dennis Parker with curly hair, beard, and mustache, looking at the camera, sitting in an elevator with metallic walls.

Andrei Vlad

(Leo Ezra)

Dennis Parker

(David)

A smiling actor Fiona Sinnott with short, dark hair styled in soft layers, wearing a patterned blouse, viewed from above against a dark background.
Actor Samuel Leibowitz with glasses and a beard sitting on a patterned sofa with wood-paneled walls in the background.

Fiona Sinnott

(Lynne)

Samuel Leibowitz

(Elias “The Rabbi” Ezra)

Dimeji Ewuoso

(Black)

Juwon Adedokun

(Kevin)

CREW

Director Kiosa Sukami with a short beard and hairstyle, wearing a patterned button-up shirt, posed against a plain background.
Portrait of producer Laurelle Jones with short hair, wearing a hoodie.

Kiosa Sukami

(Writer, Producer & Director)

Laurelle Jones

(Co-Producer & 1st AD)

Close-up black and white portrait of director Greg Francis with dark skin, wearing a hoodie. The focus is on their eyes, nose, and mouth against a dark background.
Cinematographer Jerry Amadi-Pradon with long dreadlocks and glasses sitting in a cafe, looking thoughtfully into the distance.

Richard Allen

(2nd Director of Photography)

Allyson Julien

(Production Designer)

Bien Kayij

(Script Editor)

Beau Wilkinson

(Gaffer)

Casting Assistant Manuel Pierri with curly hair and glasses, resting her face on her hand, looking serious.

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