John Boyega discusses childhood friend Damilola Taylor's killing
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Star Wars actor John Boyega has spoken about the killing of his childhood friend Damilola Taylor in a new BBC documentary.
Star Wars actor John Boyega has featured in a BBC documentary about the killing of his childhood friend Damilola Taylor, who died in November 2000. The film, Damilola: The Untold Story, aired on BBC Two this week and explores the death of the 10-year-old, whose killing shocked the nation. Boyega grew up in Peckham and was one of the last people to see Damilola alive before he was fatally injured just metres from his home on the North Peckham Estate.
Damilola was attacked and left in a stairwell whilst walking home from a library. His death became one of London's most high-profile murder cases. Boyega said he hoped the documentary would help people understand its lasting effect on Peckham and those who lived there. He said: 'I think it was important for people to see what had happened and the effects of that situation.' He added that he believed the film would have 'a positive impact' long-term.
The programme includes testimony from Boyega and other friends of Damilola, as well as members of his family, reflecting on the tragedy and its impact on their lives.
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- John Boyega recalls friend Damilola Taylor's killing in BBC documentaryStar Wars actor John Boyega has spoken about the killing of childhood friend Damilola Taylor and its lasting impact on Peckham in a new BBC documentary.News Shopper · 11 Oct, 09:00
- John Boyega recalls friend Damilola Taylor's killing in BBC documentaryStar Wars actor John Boyega has spoken about the killing of childhood friend Damilola Taylor and its lasting impact on Peckham in a new BBC documentary.This Is Local London · 11 Oct, 09:00
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