Scotland, Slavery And StatuesJanuary 10, 2025

The death of George Floyd in the US sent shockwaves across the world. The Black Lives Matter movement intensified. And Scotland was not getting off lightly. The epicentre of this was in Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. Parisa Urquhart, a Bafta-winning writer and producer explores the deeply personal debate over the inscription of Scotland's tallest statue. A debate symbolic of Scotland grappling with its slavery history and continues to this day. How will Scotland as a country come to terms with its long and often hidden involvement in slavery? Produced and directed by Parisa Urquhart.

Scotland, Slavery And Statues was broadcast on SBS ONE at Friday 10 January 2025, 13:15.