Netflix have acquired UK and Irish streaming rights from Together Films for BAFTA-winning documentary WHITE NANNY, BLACK CHILD, a Doc Hearts and TigerLily Productions film from director Andy Mundy-Castle.

A year on from its world premiere at Sheffield DocFest, the streaming service have swooped to purchase rights for the powerful film following after its Specialist Factual win at the BAFTA TV Awards in May. The deal was brokered by Jess Reilly, Sales & Acquisitions Manager at Together Films.

Commissioned by Channel 5 (UK) and co financed by BFI Doc Society fund, the film explores the story of over 70,000 West African children who were fostered unofficially by white British families between 1955 and 1995.

Following a group of nine adults who share their experiences of being fostered at a therapeutic retreat, WHITE NANNY, BLACK CHILD presents a personal, moving and sometimes unsettling meditation on identity, belonging and the nature of family.

The film is directed by Andy Mundy-Castle (DAVID IS DYING, THE FADE, JIMMY AKINGBOLA: HANDLE WITH CARE) and produced by the award-winning Natasha Dack Ojumu (KANAVAL: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF HAITI IN SIX CHAPTERS, BLUE BAG LIFE, THE LOVERS AND THE DESPOT).

“We are thrilled that White Nanny, Black Child will reach a wide audience on Netflix following its hugely deserved BAFTA TV Awards win. At Together, we champion films that inspire, educate and entertain, while also achieving commercial success. We are proud this important film about race, identity, family and love will be available to millions via Netflix.” said Jess Reilly, Sales & Acquisitions Manager (Unscripted).

Director Andy Mundy-Castle adds, “This film tells a unique slice of history that affected so many people living in Britain today. Exploring how an unregulated fostering procedure led to complex issues regarding race and identity. We are very excited for audiences to see the exclusive cinematic version on Netflix and this offers the film a whole new lease of life.