31 Days Of Black British History Day Thirteen: Steve McQueen - Filmmaker and Artist

The video explores the impact of Steve McQueen on British cinema, highlighting his journey from a visual artist to an Oscar-winning director. Born to Grenadian and Trinidadian parents, McQueen's work, including 'Hunger' and '12 Years a Slave', showcases his willingness to tackle challenging subjects. His 'Small Acts' anthology further cements his place in black British history by telling overlooked stories of West Indian immigrants in London. McQueen's films not only entertain but also force Britain to confront its past and present, proving that black British stories are valuable and deserve to be told.

What notable award did Steve McQueen win as a visual artist?

• The Turner Prize

• The Booker Prize

• The Man Booker Prize

• The Nobel Prize

What was the subject of Steve McQueen's debut feature film 'Hunger'?

• The journey of West Indian immigrants

• The life of a famous artist

• The 1981 Irish hunger strike

• The history of British cinema

Which film made Steve McQueen the first black director to win an Oscar for Best Picture?

• Hunger

• 12 Years a Slave

• Small Axe

• The Artist

What is the focus of Steve McQueen's 'Small Axe' anthology?

• The stories of West Indian immigrants in London

• The history of British cinema

• The journey of a British director

• The life of a famous artist

What impact has Steve McQueen had on British cinema according to the transcript?

• He focused solely on historical documentaries

• He made British cinema more popular worldwide

• He showed that black British stories are valuable and deserve to be told

• He introduced new technology to filmmaking