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BRITAIN'S HUMAN ZOOS
RTS-Nominated for Best History Programme 2024
Edinburgh TV Award winner for Best Factual Presenter 2024
Grierson-Nominated for Best Factual Presenter 2024
This shocking exposé sees acclaimed Somali-British author Nadifa Mohamed investigate the stories of the people brought to Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, to appear in exhibitions called ‘human zoos.’
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In the news....
Broadcast Magazine: "History doc is debut commission for Paul Berczeller’s Red Bicycle" Read more >
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Deadline: "EXCLUSIVE: Channel 4 has ordered Britain’s Human Zoos, a doc about a shocking but forgotten Victorian era entertainment practice." Read more >
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International distribution...
Interested in sharing this groundbreaking documentary within your territory? For enquires please visit Abacus Media >
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