Irpinia

Crossing waters, from the Caribbean to the Motherland

• Documentary

Irpinia follows the journey of young West Indian dreamer Dudley as he makes his way to England in the 1960s. At 24 years old, Dudley boarded a ship named Irpinia in search of a better life in England, the so-called motherland. Now 86, Dudley reflects on the exciting journey at sea and the harsh reality that lay ahead of him.

Runtime

7m

Language

English

Director

Jameisha Prescod

Status

Released