After Eight tells the story of Satpal Ram, uncovering a landmark British miscarriage of justice and the global campaign that secured his release.
But freedom brought its own struggle, as he now faces the enduring demons of his past.
After Eight is a black & brown film supported by DocSociety.
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Despite Britain’s curry houses serving the nation’s favourite cuisine, they have often served as backdrops for racism and violence.
In 1986 Satpal Ram was assaulted in a racially motivated attack at an Indian restaurant. Stabbed in the face with a glass bottle, he defended himself, sparking a chain of events that would shape his life.
After Eight delves into the injustices of his trial, exposing biases and systemic shortcomings that led to a murder conviction despite clear evidence of self-defence. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal accounts, the documentary chronicles a decades-long global campaign for Satpal Ram’s freedom.
As the film makes its way through film festivals, we’re launching a grassroots Q&A screening tour across the UK-prioritising minoritised communities, community organisers and young people. Each event invites dialogue, education, and collective reflection on how past injustices inform the present.
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The team
Mos Hannan / Director & Editor
Driven by a passion for amplifying marginalised voices, he blends emotive storytelling with a journalistic lens to bring underrepresented narratives to the forefront. His work aims not only to resonate emotionally with audiences but also to inform and provoke thought through compelling, socially driven storytelling.
Mos is a fellow on the Impact Production Lab at UAL’s AKO Storytelling Institute, focusing on expanding the reach of his latest documentary, After Eight.
Usayd Younis / Director & producer
His work has been featured in The Guardian, Teen Vogue, and i-D Magazine. He has presented his films worldwide, notably at Brooklyn Academy of Music, UC Berkeley, Dartmouth, University College London, Tate Modern, Georgetown, UCLA, USC, Museu de Arte do Rio, and Centro Cultural Buenos Aires.
As the founder and director of the London-based production company black & brown films, Usayd continues to champion under-represented voices, utilising film as a tool for advocacy and empowerment.
