A group of adults find solace in sharing their experiences of growing up as children of Black Nigerian immigrants who were fostered by white British families.
Director: Andy Mundy-Castle
Producer(s): Natasha Dack Ojumu, Rochelle Newman
Executive producer(s): Andy Mundy-Castle, Shanida Scotland
“Managing to be both intimate and epic at the same time…a truly revealing watch” – Royal Television Society
“In this powerful film, nine adults fostered as babies come together at a retreat, their discussions of racism, identity, family and love coalescing into a moving piece of social history.” – The Sunday Times
Between 1955 and 1995, over 70,000 West African children were fostered by white Britons, in a practice known as ‘farming’. Many individuals then had to live, often in silence, with the long-lasting impact of this controversial official policy. Nine of those raised this way were invited to a workshop retreat, under professional guidance, to discuss their experiences. Each take turns delving into their past, revealing the confusion and trauma of dealing with such change at a young age. For many, this marks the first time they have had the opportunity to connect with people who have shared a similar childhood. White Nanny Black Child presents a personal, moving and sometimes unsettling meditation on identity, belonging and the nature of family.
Founder of Doc Hearts, Andy Mundy-Castle is known for producing high end content that authentically represents diverse communities with immediacy, sophistication and scale. With over 15 years of experience in the industry. Ex BBC staff Mundy-Castle is the owner and creator of the formats Go Green With The Grimwades, Multi award nominated Reu & Harpers Wonderworld, The Black Lesbian Handbook, Britains Abandoned Playgrounds and the standout MIPCOM hit show What Did I Do Last Night?
From the award winning Lenny Henry The Commonwealth Kid (BBC1), the critically acclaimed White Nanny Black Child (BFI / Channel 5), Jimmy Akingbola Handle WIth Care (Peacock / ITV) Charlene White Empires Child (ITV), to the critically acclaimed The Fade (Netflix), and the RTS / BAFTA nominated Battyman (C4), Mundy-Castle’s work has been regarded highly as work that documents diverse experience with depth and style.
‘A reminder that while the bonds of community can be disrupted for a time, they can never be truly broken.’ – METRO
‘An emotionally arresting film’ – MIRROR
‘A remarkable story’ – Good Morning Britain
2024 Winner – MIPCOM Diversify TV Awards
Winner – BAFTA 2024 Television Awards in the Specialist Factual Category
RTS History Award Winner
BIFA – Longlist
Best Documentary & Special Jury Prize Winner at the Africa International Film Festival
Audience Award Winner at Folkestone Documentary Festival 2023
British Urban Film Festival – Best Documentary
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