EXCLUSIVE:Channel 4has orderedBritains Human Zoos, a doc about a shocking but forgotten Victorian era entertainment practice.
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It was like early reality TV, Mohamed told Deadline.
Fifty per cent of the British population saw them at their height.
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Those who went to the zoos were interested in the places they were colonizing but also felt superior.
I discovered you cant just have negative attitude.
People had their own, diverse reasons for joining the zoos, said Mohamed.
Berczellers British unscripted indie Red Bicycle is co-producing the film with Pilkingtons Milk & Honey.
Berczeller and Hai are directingBritains Human Zoos.
UK-based distributor Abacus Media Rights is on board to shop it.
This was a very challenging film to make, added Berczeller.
Nadifa handles the subject with such depth and sensitivity.
We hope the documentary serves as an important reminder that we still have a long way to go.
