Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster

Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster

50 mins | Documentary | Oct. 11, 2015

In 2007, Sophie Lancaster was beaten to death because of her appearance. Her story is told through a sequence of poems by Simon Armitage and through the interviews made by her mother in the wake of the tragedy. Adapted for television from the poetry anthology/stage production and radio adaptation.

Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster

50 mins | Documentary | Oct. 11, 2015

Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster
In 2007, Sophie Lancaster was beaten to death because of her appearance. Her story is told through a sequence of poems by Simon Armitage and through the interviews made by her mother in the wake of the tragedy. Adapted for television from the poetry anthology/stage production and radio adaptation.
Producers BBC
Original title Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster
Directors Susan Roberts
Writers Sylvia Lancaster, Simon Armitage