The stronghold of Black History Month [October] in the U.K. is American history ... You have mostly — and I honor and respect them always — Martin Luther King and Malcolm X on the posters, but you don’t have the Altheias. (By continuing to use the site without making a selection we’ll assume you are OK with our use of cookies at present), Spotlight, 7 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7RJ, Shaun Parkes on 'Mangrove' and Career Longevity. It’s great when you’re getting roles and money’s coming in, but it’s those times when no one wants to talk to you that, as actors, we know are a challenge.”, Parkes’ passion has kept him resilient through the tough times. Shaun Parkes chats to us about supporting himself as a jobbing actor and his new role in Steve McQueen's BBC drama, 'Mangrove'. Please? Learn more about how we use cookies including how to remove them. The trial that followed was the first judicial acknowledgment of behavior motivated by racial hatred within the Metropolitan Police. Then you’re trying to get on their best side. You emerge from the movie with an enriched, nearly felt sense of the Mangrove as a place, not just as a symbol. Mangrove is a 2020 historical drama film directed by Steve McQueen and co-written by McQueen and Alastair Siddons, about the Mangrove restaurant in west London and the 1971 trial of the Mangrove Nine. While this film has been credited with launching Parkes’ career, the reality is that he continued to work as a jobbing actor, taking on roles such as “Mental Patient 2” in the 2005 film Color Me Kubrick, and “Reporter Outside Hospital 2” a year later, in Penelope. When challenges come along - when you get rejected or you don’t get a role for a year - if you don’t love what you’re doing, you’re going to struggle. That’s when you’re like Whew!” Parkes motions as if he’s wiping sweat from his brow. One day I’m gonna be an ACTOR!” I always had my feet on the ground,” says Parkes, who did a two-year drama course at Lewisham College before training at RADA. Opening the 64th BFI London Film Festival, Mangrove is part of Small Axe, an anthology of films written and directed by British filmmaker Steve McQueen CBE, best known for the award-winning 12 Years a Slave. “I stopped auditioning for things a couple of years ago because I just needed some time, and people got worried. Help us to improve our website by telling us what you think, We appreciate your feedback and helping us to improve Spotlight.com. Like many actors, Parkes’ early career pretty much consisted of popping up on one-off episodes of Casualty, Heartbeat, and The Bill. Shaun Parkes stars in the director's story of the Mangrove Nine, a group of Black demonstrators who were put on trial in 1970 London on charges of inciting a riot. Read the Empire review. The BBC have done some fantastic shows, but they can’t have eight dramas on from Monday to Sunday because there’s only so much time in the schedule. The first film of the series, “Mangrove,” stars Shaun Parkes as Mangrove restaurant owner Frank Crichlow, the reluctant, accidental leader of a revolution. "[13], K. Austin Collins of Rolling Stone commended the film's depiction of community life at the Mangrove restaurant, writing that "the power of Mangrove is in precisely the details that give us this impression, often without us even noticing. It is opening night at the new Mangrove Restaurant and you are given a glimpse into the daily life of the owner Frank Crichlow (Shaun Parkes). Shaun Parkes and Letitia Wright star in Steve McQueen's Mangrove, from his Small Axe anthology. “The TV over here can be mint - it’s just smaller than America. "[14], Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian positively reviewed the courtroom drama elements of the film, writing that "Mangrove is clear-sighted and genuinely passionate with performances which are straight from the heart. Small Axe: Mangrove (BBC One) | iPlayer The Crown The ... (Letitia Wright) were at first angrier than restaurant owner Frank Crichlow, a tremendously subtle Shaun Parkes, who … “You don’t know anything at 18, but you get older and wiser, and life happens, and the more experience you have of everything life has to offer, the easier it is to portray that on film, because you understand what it is that you’re trying to get to.”, Speaking to the Evening Standard in 1999, after the release of Human Traffic, Parkes said he’d always be thankful to filmmaker Justin Kerrigan for the role of Koop, because "there aren't many good roles for young black actors, playing normal people, rather than gun-toting drug dealers.". 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I’ve had to do what everybody else has had to do, which is mucking in.”. The heart of Steve McQueen’s Mangrove is Frank Crichlow, and he is beautifully embodied by Shaun Parkes.. Frank was a man who only wanted time to open his new restaurant, The Mangrove. [5][3] Wright had been unaware of the Mangrove Nine before being approached for the film, saying in an interview with the New York Times that "it’s not in the textbooks at school. No. “I’m not going to tell you what I used to do!” Go on! Biography. But if you’re doing something you love, the trials and tribulations are worth it. “I wasn’t really that nervous when I was younger - maybe to a fault - because I was getting roles, and I’ve been doing this since I was four, so it was no biggy for me.”, This changed when Parkes tried his luck in the States. "[3], Shaun Parkes was cast as Frank Crichlow, owner of the Mangrove restaurant, and Malachi Kirby was cast as Darcus Howe, an activist and member of the Mangrove Nine, after auditions. Stefan Pape interviews actors Shaun Parkes and Sam Spruell on working with Steve McQueen on Mangrove, which airs on the BBC on November 15th. Beginning in 1969 in the Notting Hill area of London, Mangrove follows the eponymous Caribbean restaurant owned by Frank Crichlow ( Shaun Parkes), whose … For Parkes, “that would be an honour. It premiered as the opening film at the 58th New York Film Festival on 24 September 2020. BFI study found that 59% of UK films don’t feature a single black actor in any named character role, Casting Directors on Diversity, Self-taping and Auditions, Rachel Shenton on Short Films, Academy Award Wins and Audition Nerves, Practical Tips for Making a Move to Hollywood. Don't get excited by the first big job you get, or the second or the third! Since then it’s been TV, theatre or film, with a bunch of voiceovers,” says Parkes, explaining: “I didn’t want to do anything that would get in the way of my passion for acting. Shaun Parkes discusses his role in "Mangrove," one of five movies in director/writer Steve McQueen's Small Axe anthology for Amazon Prime Video. "[15] Bradshaw and several other critics compared the film favorably to another 2020 courtroom drama film, The Trial of the Chicago 7. I love the idea of the agent ringing up saying: “Shaun, you’re going to Australia on Wednesday!” So I’ve tried not to put myself in positions that take me away from being able to do anything that’s asked of me at a moment’s notice.”, There are probably many jobbing actors who would rather not take bar work or call centre shifts, so what’s Parkes’ secret for staying afloat financially? Mangrove centers on Frank Crichlow (Shaun Parkes), the owner of Notting Hill's Caribbean restaurant, Mangrove, a lively community base for locals, intellectuals and activists. For a few years in America, it was about as back to square one as I’d ever been.”. But would I hold that up as the best thing about this role, and this whole experience, considering the backdrop of 2020? Mangrove (Amazon Prime) Starring Letitia Wright as Altheia Jones-LeCointe,Malachi Kirby as Darcus Howe,Shaun Parkes as Frank Crichlow, Sam Spruell as Police Constable Frank Pulley. Mangrove elevates the oft-creaky genre of the courtroom drama with striking, evocative compositions, stunning performances, and a real sense of place. “My last real job was in Pizza Hut, when I was 16, 17 years old. [15][16][17][18], Paul Gilroy, a Black British writer and historian, commended the Small Axe series in an interview with The Guardian, saying, "What’s exciting about Steve’s films, the Mangrove one in particular, is that they are an attempt to offer a historical transfusion that, in the present condition, can give younger viewers and mainstream viewers an alternative sense of what the history of this country might be over the last 50 years. Alex Jennings übernahm die Rolle von Richter Edward Clarke. The film was released as part of the anthology series Small Axe on BBC One on 15 November 2020 and Amazon Prime Video on 20 November 2020. The Mangrove in Mangrove Nine refers to a restaurant of the same name that was opened in Notting Hill in 1968 by Frank Crichlow (Shaun Parkes), a Trinidad native who’d migrated to … Shaun Parkes spielt Frank Crichlow, den Inhaber der Mangrove, Llewella Gideon seine Tante Betty, die Köchin des Restaurants. [2] Mangrove is the longest film in the series and was released as the first of the anthology. Letitia Wright spielt die britische Black-Panther-Anführerin Altheia Jones-LeCointe. I look at the bigger picture and I’ve never taken my eye off that prize.”, Despite quiet spells, Parkes has supported himself via acting from the off. “The only time I really got nervous was when I started auditioning in America because people don’t know you from Adam! In a reign of racist terror, the local police raid Mangrove time after time, making Frank and the local community take to the streets in peaceful protest in 1970. ... (Shaun Parkes) Mangrove … Malachi Kirby & Shaun Parkes Talk 'Small Axe: Mangrove' One of the five films, "Mangrove", chronicles the trial of the Mangrove nine, who were accused of starting a riot with London police in 1970. To have longevity, you have to play the long game. Starring: Letitia Wright, Shaun Parkes, Malachi Kirby, Rochenda Sandall, Jack Lowden. Photo Credit: BBC/McQueen Limited/Des Willie. Malachi Kirby ist als der Aktivist Darcus Howe zu sehen. Manage your money well. “It’s like, you don’t know me and I’ve got prove myself! You can watch Mangrove on BBC One and iPlayer. “HAHAHA!” Parkes laughs and from the mischievous expression on his face, one imagines that picturing everyone naked was the tip of the iceberg. “This industry can be rewarding, but it can also be cruel – it’s feast to famine. A BFI study found that 59% of UK films don’t feature a single black actor in any named character role, while black actors had lead roles in only 157 out of the 1,172 films (13%). “Well, I dunno, all I can say about that is, I’m from South East London and there’s a lot of natural-born hustlers around!” But if he could give a word of advice? Mangrove tells this true story of The Mangrove Nine, who clashed with London police in 1970. Don't get excited by the first big job you get, or the second or the third! 126 mins. Mangrove centers on Frank Crichlow (Shaun Parkes), the owner of Notting Hill’s Caribbean restaurant, Mangrove, a lively community base for locals, intellectuals and activists. With Gary Beadle, Darren Braithwaite, Richie Campbell, Ben Caplan. Two decades on, this issue has not abated. By Samantha Rea When challenges come along - when you get rejected or you don’t get a role for a year - if you don’t love what you’re doing, you’re going to struggle. Samantha Rea is a freelance journalist. Prior to COVID, she interviewed celebrities in tapas bars, avocado cafes, and Ben Fogle’s back garden (not even a euphemism). [11], Review aggregator Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 90 out of 100, based on 24 critics, indicating "universal acclaim. Run by gambler Frank Crichlow (Shaun Parkes), the Mangrove became a gathering place for local activists. Based on McQueen’s track record, it seems an Oscar might not be such a long shot. Mangrove handler om The Mangrove Nine, en gruppe aktivister og forkæmpere for sortes rettigheder, ... Shaun Parkes leverer replikkerne med en indædt vrede og stemmeføring, så højtalerne ryster. Rating: *** ½ I was the type of child who had a lot of energy and my mum started sending me to classes – I think she just wanted to get me out of the house!” says Shaun Parkes. But if you’re doing something you love, the trials and tribulations are worth it. Dir: Steve McQueen. It would just be a nice bonus.”. We use cookies where essential and to help us improve your experience of our website. So how did Parkes overcome his audition nerves? What impact does Parkes think this has had on his career? Over four decades on, his love of acting hasn’t wavered and now Parkes is tipped for an Oscar for his role as Frank Crichlow in Mangrove. You are plunged right back into a situation where really dangerous issues are really at stake, and where at any time Crichlow might be tempted to sell out his co-defendants by taking a guilty plea. The site's critics consensus reads, "Anchored by strong performances and an even stronger sense of conviction, Mangrove is a powerful indictment of institutional racism. “When challenges come along - when you get rejected or you don’t get a role for a year - if you don’t love what you’re doing, you’re going to struggle. Sam Spruell spielt den Polizisten Frank Pulley. The Mangrove is a black-owned Caribbean restaurant in London's Notting Hill (before the gentrified fantasy of the Hugh Grant-Julia Roberts rom-com). [6] The film later premiered at the 2020 New York Film Festival, which was held virtually, alongside Lovers Rock and Red, White and Blue. "[12] On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating of 98% based on 104 reviews, with an average rating of 9.03/10. Asked how he picks himself up if auditions don’t go his way, Parkes is philosophical. “I didn’t have that “I’m gonna be a star! “I think everybody in their right mind can look and see that there haven’t been many roles like this,” says Parkes, referring to playing Frank Crichlow in Mangrove. "[19], The film appeared on several critics' top ten lists of best films from 2020. After his previous restaurant closed, his biggest desire was a … “I’ve been doing this since I was four years old. [7][8] It was the opening film at the 64th BFI London Film Festival on 7 October 2020. Shaun Parkes (born 9 February 1973) is an English actor. He is elated about the successful opening of his Black-owned business. ... Mangrove is not only a film – it’s a declaration. She now operates from her kitchen, with a backdrop of a broken cooker. Doing what there is to do,” says Parkes. [9] It premiered on BBC One and became available for streaming on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom on 15 November 2020,[10] and became available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States on 20 November. Remember to Like, Comment and Subscribe!We caught up with Shaun Parkes on of the stars of the highly anticipated Small Axe Series. It was five years before Parkes landed the role of Koop, acting alongside Danny Dyer and John Simm in the 1999 cult classic Human Traffic. "[5], The film was selected for the 2020 Cannes Film Festival alongside Lovers Rock, but the Festival was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Steve McQueen began developing the Small Axe anthology series in the early 2010s, and while it was initially conceived as a serialized story, he decided to pursue an anthology of distinct films. [4] Wright was cast as Altheia Jones-LeCointe, a leader of the British Black Panthers and one of the Mangrove Nine, after a meeting with McQueen and casting director Gary Davy. About 10 years ago, actor Shaun Parkes heard the story of Frank Crichlow, the man he plays in director Steve McQueen's Mangrove, from Crichlow's … Cast member Letitia Wright recalled that McQueen said he chose to tell this story because "The window for our elders’ stories to be told is closing. I've had to say to those same people recently, "Can you imagine if I auditioned for these things, got the jobs, and then wasn't able to do Mangrove as a result of working?” Pointing out that the universe works in mysterious ways, Parkes adds: “I didn't get those jobs, but I did get Mangrove, and here we are.”, Now 47, Parkes has found that acting’s got better with age. There’s something stealthy in its awareness, in the ways it accrues crumbs of insight and observation and dispenses them throughout the narrative without us even noticing. Mangrove is part of the Small Axe collection of films - release date for Magrove, cast and all you need to know about the BBC1 film starring Shaun Parkes It stars Letitia Wright, Shaun Parkes, Malachi Kirby, Rochenda Sandall, Alex Jennings and Jack Lowden.. Mangrove is a 2020 historical drama film directed by Steve McQueen and co-written by McQueen and Alastair Siddons, about the Mangrove restaurant in west London and the 1971 trial of the Mangrove Nine. “Manage your money well. It is available on BBC iPlayer now A point is made to show all types of people enjoying themselves at the restaurant. To have longevity, you have to play the long game.”, Starting out, Parkes was lucky enough not to suffer from audition angst. At 16, Parkes enrolled … So you end up, like every actor on the planet, doing what you can. Stoical as he looks over his career to date, Parkes concludes: “I had to muck in as much as any other black actor, as much as any other female actor, as much as any other actor, where essentially these great roles aren’t there every week. Directed by Steve McQueen. Shaun Parkes as Frank Crichlow and Letitia Wright as Altheia Jones-LeCointe in “Mangrove,” part of the director Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” anthology of five films. [1] It stars Letitia Wright, Shaun Parkes, Malachi Kirby, Rochenda Sandall, Alex Jennings and Jack Lowden. Shaun Parkes stars as Frank Crichlow in Mangrove, one of five original films from Small Axe, a drama anthology by Academy Award-, Bafta- and Golden Globe-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen (Hunger, 12 Years A Slave). 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