Beverley Manley Uncensored: An Intimate Portrait of a Jamaican Icon Part 1 of 4
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- As she turns 80 years old, Beverley Manley Duncan reflects on her personal and political journey in a documentary series, Beverley Manley Uncensored. The series offers explosive political and personal revelations from a keen eye witness and one of the most fascinating women in Jamaica.
Beverley Manley Uncensored. A story of Politics, Colorism, Imperialism, Feminism, Classism, Sex and Political Violence.
Produced by Adtelligent
Directed and Written by Joelle Simone Powe
Executive Producer Craig Powe
Produced by Adtelligent
Narrators: Alwyn Scott, Nadean Rawlins, Carol Lawes
Archival Footage from the PNP and Henzell Archives
This documentary is made for educational purposes and it is protected under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976.
For inquires email outtherewithoutfearja@gmail.com
Captioned by Matthew White
WE NEED MORE OF THESE DOCUMENTARY THAT REVEAL OUR JAMAICAN TRUTH, WE NEED TO KNOW AS YOUNG CITIZENS. I REALLY ENJOY THIS ONE,
Thank you so much Please share with friends and family and look out for part 2 this weekend! Plus Part 3 And 4 the following weeks after
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Beverley is an iconic Jamaican woman..ahead of her time, intelligent, articulate and influential..defying the stereotype of the true role of a Prime Minister's wife .
Will make sure lady Beverley sees this comment
@@AdtelligentTV Thanks very much. As a 1971 baby, I never knew about much about her influence on "policies ". However, by time KLAS's Breakfast Club came around , hosted by herself and Anthony Abrahams, one got the feeling that she had a vast knowledge and understanding of politics past and present.
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Love these kinds of production telling our stories which are so absent from the mainstream. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
Glad you enjoyed it! Please share with friends so we can make more :) Where are you from?
@@AdtelligentTV Now we need a documentary showcasing Seaga's entanglements with the CIA and US imperialism.
Growing up in Jamaica Beverley was one of many black female role models that showed me black is beautiful and I never find the need to bleach my skin but instead I studied harder, work harder and think smarter.
Seeing her now after all these years (black and white tv) I thought she had a darker complexion but she is glowing gracefully.
I salute you Maàm, you and your husband Michael did a lot for our country Jamaica 🇯🇲.
Whilst watching this interview, I found myself reflecting on that era. Well done and thank you Ms. Bev. for the part you played.
Are you coming back for part 2?
@@AdtelligentTV certainly
It is always important for stories like these to be shared. The real heroes and contributors to our development as a country need to come out of obscurity. It was so important to hear all this in her own words. God bless you all for doing this.
Thank you very much! God Bless you too! Please share with some friends so we can make more
Beverly Manley was and still is my heroine. I remember when the press broadcasted and congratulated her when she achieved her masters. I decided then, at that young age to be educated just like her. She, at the time, represented me, a dark skinned Jamaican woman. She taught us to be proud, walk tall and honour our womanhood. I was a child in Jamaica during the 70's. I remember everything she describes in this series, as if it were yesterday. Michael Manley visited Victoria Jubilee Hospital where my mother was a nurse. I was pushed to the front and he shook my hand, I was elated. I would not wash my hand because I loved the both of them so much. Many Jamaicans of my age were educated in an improved school system that (got rid of the 'Extension System') admitted thousands of average dark skinned Jamaicans into the high school system; introduced CXC's because annually, England would not respect us as a people and send GCE results on time... Sad to hear that free education is now something of the past...Thank you Beverly - You made me the woman I am today.
When Manley came to power I was not yet at a voting age, but the politics was of such that the youths at that time became politically aware no matter which side they chose. I hope Beverley by telling her truth, can defog some of the misconceptions ,lies and misunderstandings that are still clouding that period. I wasnt sure where Manley was going at that time ,but I am seeing the vision now even as Jamaica and the world grapple with all that manley was trying to prevent. Thank you Sir Manley you were a man before your time.Even those who fought you are now doing what you were begging us to allow you to do for us.
If we had listen to Him we would be better off today..
Indeed; he was a Man before his time.
Like you I was not of voting age but had we listened to him we would have been better.
Although to be fair, we must always rem the influence of outsiders who had other agendas
@@annmckenzie1745 we did listen to him that’s why Jamaica was in a poor state for many years. Spare us your romanticized view of the man’s folly.
@@annmckenzie1745 "f we had listen to Him we would be better off today". My sentiments exactly. If he was not derailed, Jamaica would have been a much more prosperous place at this time!
Manley tended to move too fast, with his well intentioned social changes.
Running away some of the most productive citizens.
But his larger than life ego, wouldn't allow him to tone it down ..Overall he did irreparable damage to Jamaica 🇯🇲
Always admired your guts, class, sophistication and brilliance.Cheers to your health and longevity.
This is the type of history the entire Caribbean should learning from. This documentary is very informative. I am a Guyanese living in T&T. I can't wait for part 2. Good work!
We are so happy that other Caribbean people are watching! I am glad you loved it. Bev isn't just Jamaican its a story for all of us to enjoy? Part 2 is out now so check it out :). Have you showed any of your friends in T&T
Of course I have, with 7 to be exact.
I agree
Just watched the documentary and it is a must see for the students of Jamaican history and politics. Beverly doesn't sugarcoat her life....she is open, raw and reflective......the film could be a riveting Jamaican movie about a woman who loved 2 powerful Jamaican men
Wow this was such a refreshing and enlightening program. So good to see that Jamaica can produce cinematography that isn't glossed over and actually real, even with uptown ancient 😄. This was a good one 👍
Wow I really enjoyed her story. I can’t forget to say she a beautiful woman. We need more women like her. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Please support us in getting this out! Be a part of our marketing team. The only way we can tell stories of the women like her that already exist is if as many people as possible watch this and talk about it so people know stories like this are worth telling. That there is an interest in stories of Black women.
Wow. This was amazing. I didn’t know in those days blacks weren’t allowed in schools like st. Hughes. Us young kids really have no idea of our history. Wish i could see what life was like in those days. Great production 👏
Mount Alvernia High was also segregated until Manley put a stop to it… I went to Mount Alvernia… All because of Prime Minister Manley.
re "Blacks weren't allowed in schools like St Hugh's" - You have misinterpreted what was said. I have a photo of my mother at St Hugh's, taken in about 1950, which shows her with White, Brown and yes, Black classmates.
She later worked at Barclays Bank and all of the tellers were (or appeared to be) White except for one Brown lady... whose father was a judge. There was one Black man working in the back, who was always addressed by his surname. This was not to show respect but to maintain DISTANCE.
The facts speak for themselves. Altering them destroys our credibility.
@@ingrampowell9111 How many black children are in that year book? I was raised in that period. There would be one black or 2 in a class but majority would be brown or white
You say those days but those days are still there ! Blacks weren’t allowed to own nothing that was the law and weren’t allowed to work in banks are have any clerical job ! The British bought in their brutal military to enforce those laws! That’s why to this days there is no black generational wealth in Jamaica everything is still own by the descendants of the slave master ! D&G Beverage, Whare & Nephew White Rum ,Appleton Rum , Grace Product , Walker Wood Product , Sandals etc are still own by the slave masters descendants ! The more things change the more it remain the same because discrimination still goes on in Jamaica! As recently as 5 yrs ago when Usain Bolt moved into an exclusive neighborhood ,when Sean Paul Jamaican Spanish wife told to go back where he comes from !😡
The reason why the region is so poor is because the slaves had to pay for their freedom they were not free for free ! A payment that continue until 2015 only 6 yrs ago , a payment that we their descendants continued to pay until only 6 yrs ago ! When I heard it ,I didn’t believe it I had to Google it and it’s true ! The white slave owners used the slaves as collateral to borrow from banks like Barclays Bank , Bank of England, bank of Scotland, Nova Scotia bank and Lloyds bank and so those banks did not want the slaves to be free they wanted to know how they going to get back their money and so the dirt British came up with a plan that the treasury of Jamaica will pay them back, who is the treasury tax payer and who are the tax payers we the people so if you was paying land tax are working and paying tax , you was paying for you ancestors freedom until 2015 ! All that money for over 200 yrs could have been building the infrastructure especially in the form of housing but yet all those years that money was being used to build Britain 😡
I was a teenager then, its great to hear the story behind the pictures, anticipating more.
A weak woman would have broke. I say this to show that from birth Beverley was a very strong woman, a woman who was never afraid to test the waters whether it was testing a parent or any other individual. I admire her strength and courage. Even at her present age, listening to her speak, we the audience, can't resist being captivated as she speaks with such authority. I'm certain that women of that era would have benefitted immensely from her towering stature and strength. All the best Mrs Beverley
Shout to the producers of this documentary. And shout out to Mrs Manley-Duncan. I hope many young Jamaicans get the chance to watch this.
Thank you so much! Please share and get ready for part 2 this weekend, if you tweet or make a post on instagram please use #bevmanley 😁 we can’t wait to hear what your favorite part out of the 4 is going to be!
This excellent docuseries needs to be on CVM or TVJ or both....Many young Jamaicans & even elders are unaware of these historic events.
Beverley's story is intriguing, brilliantly and truthfully told.
I love her honest and open storytelling 💯
May she have many more positive years ahead, her legacy is well and truly noted🙏🏿💕🙏🏿
I remember in 1972 and a student of KTHS, when Manley was campaigning in Central Kingston. We heard the commotion and many students rushed to the gate and went outside (prohibited)....lots of meeting and greeting. I was seeing Beverley Anderson and Michael Manley in person for the first time. We all got our handshakes from both of them and saw the outcome of that election.... I along with many schoolmates volunteered to teach JAMAL literacy classes and women's sewing classes for the remainder of my highschool years. Beautiful memories. Saw them many times over as he represented my area.... Central Kingston.... Thanks
I wonder where you are now…
@@BoogWar01 Thanks for asking....I went on to become a teacher, taught in Jamaica for eight years. I studied abroad and became a Social Worker, working with young offenders and the mentally challenged. Had my family, worked very hard, took early retirement and enjoying life the best way I can now, with God's guidance and blessings.
I can listen to her for hours without getting bored😁🤗 Strong, intelligent,beautiful😍
This woman makes Jamaica women dream big. Love Mrs Manley. You Inspired me
I grew up admiring Beverly Anderson Manley! My mom was a die hearted member of the PNP and i just loved her and our then Prime Minister Michael Manley. I am so glad to see her, to hear her and it took me back years and years ago! I am so glad to have been born in 1969 and can recall some of of these things she related to. I am very proud of my culture and our experiences. Thank you for this documentary.
Loved everything about this! Amazing stories and amazing production.
Just fantastic!
Well produced
Great narration
Unmistakable truths of our history 🇯🇲
You have aged gracefully. You are still very beautiful. I was a child when you were Beverly Anderson on the radio. You voice, accent and beautiful smile I can never forget. Blessings
WOW!!! Excellent production. Looking forward to the other episodes with bated breath
I love Beverly Manley she has a very distinguish voice a voice of authority all these years I did not know she went through that struggles when growing up
She was so open she never hide any thing
What an interview and thank you for sharing . I had no idea that was why the scholarship system came to be about . It would be equivalent to affirmative action for African Americans in the USA
@ Doxc B. So now you know how this leap forward came about. I was at Elementary School at the time and for the first time could see a door opening for such as myself to get a chance to go to high school and I remember one of the teachers raining down brimstone on the head of NW Manley because now the child of a Market woman could get sitting next to her child at the University of the WI. I squeezed my big toe, because my mother of blessed memory was a Market woman, but she didn't know that. But that act by NW created an opportunity that redounds to now, because the great grandchldren of that Market woman are now professionals and solid members of the Jamaican middle class. Bless you NW
@@barbjam2219 awesome testimony and I had no idea that all this was going in Jamaica . Thanks to the late Hon Norman Manley for his visions and thank you for sharing your experience
Hopefully part 2, 3 and 4 also share other facts
@@barbjam2219 That to me if totally accurate or revised history would be one of his highlights..But no one to my knowledge was opposing such an enlightened policy.
It was the other ego driven policies the middle class were opposed to.
Not giving poor people children an opportunity for higher education.
I voted for Prime Minister Manley when I was 18 years old. I have no regrets. It is sad when some people believe propaganda… I will always 💕Michael M. He was the best Leader Jamaica ever had to date… Much appreciated Manley. You have died, but your message and inspiration lives on… Thanks again.
Thank you for this fascinating insight into Beverly Manley. I have Jamaican heritage so this very interesting.
Well done. Excellent contribution to women's global history, Black women's story and Jamaican history. Beverly Manley Duncan is a seminal figure.
Agree!!
I love this woman, she's so natural and real. I also loved Michael, yes admired his charisma. One if the best leaders I have ever known
MRS. MANLEY. THANK YOU. May
Michael Manley's soul SIP
My day has become truly blessed. Enjoyed every part of this important message .
Come get some blessings on part 2 :)
I love listening to stories like this, thanks for sharing. Best prime Minister Jamaica ever had.
I was born 1964 ,I use to love Beverly all of my youth,she makes me feel like I could do everything, I love them together, she is still so beautiful 😍 ,
I walk beside both of them on south camp road, I was 18 but I and couple of friends saw the vision, we were the first ones to help start JAMAL.
I've seen part 1 and 2 ...must say I'm impressed ...i enjoy learning about Caribbean icons especially our women...much love from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹
I remember her coming to Trinidad back in the days.
Our pleasure! Did you find it relevant even though you are from trinidad? What about this story connected with you across the sea?
@@AdtelligentTV I found it intriguing...here is a man I've known about all my life...but i knew nothing about his wife...when i think about Mr.Manley i can recall Bob Marley and that infamous concert...but this documentary opened my eyes to much more...especially love hearing from Beverly's viewpoint
Trinidad.
Mrs. Manley and Michael defended the poor, although she, herself, can be considered as upperclass. She definitely was not "downtown". She was just a darker toned representative of the same class of citizens, representing the main schism in Jamaican society ......Classism. Nonetheless, she represented a great idea of equality and opportunity for all Jamaicans, and will be remembered for her role in social justice. A true Queen, indeed.
Wrong...she was not upperclass. Had a reputation of being the ' JBC mattress'. That was her claim to fame.
Wow! what a life she led! what tales she has to tell. Listening to her life story is the stuff of a Lifetime docu-series. Perhaps this could be considered while she's still with us.🤔
She is an iconic ,Queen........She is Amazing!!!!
Love it. I am a product of the 70s. Well done young Powe.
History like this is really important because it leaves a line in the sand for people especially the younger generation to remember and discuss. The images of the 70s also feel really cool
When Beverly married Michael Manley she open the door for many dark skin women in Jamaica people of the upper class with high colour start to date the average dark skin women she set the pace that it was okay to do it she also showed that dark skin women was educated Beverly was very bright she represented Jamaica well
Have you showed your kids this yet ? What do they think about this moment ?
@@AdtelligentTV your documentary on Beverly is a powerful one it went Into intimate details of Beverly life she is a very open person it is very could that she can look back at some of things that she has been through and laugh
The only take down I have of it IS that I don't believe she really knows what was democratic socialism. My belief is that I do not believe that the average Jamaican knew what it was in the 1970s
@@evadneydavis1322 Perhaps YOU could tel us, the 'average' Jamaicans, what is Democratic socialism.
@@juniorh9238 I personally don't believe there is such a thing call democratic socialism I think that if you are a socialist you a socialist there is no democratic about it
I was a little girl, when Michael came into power and I was so happy when he married Beverly, and had Natasha.
I am enjoying this documentary, I am so eager to learn more.
Me too @Eliabeth Griffiths, it takes me back to the news when she was pregnant, and achieving. Even when our people decided we did not want our beauty queens representing the minority - hence, Joan McDonald's win in 1978. Now, when we see the world and how it sees us, we (Jamaica), were on a path of equal opportunities but, as we know, the west needs us to have the masses uneducated and hence poverty - If we are distracted by poverty, we will have increased levels of crime and would never improve our ability to trade and engage with the rest of the world on equal terms. Glad they survived the assassination attempts.
I am LOVE with this Documentary.
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So affirming to hear our Caribbean stories...thank you!
Our pleasure! Please share with other friends so we can make more like this!
Our youths are in need of the truth to understand their identity. We need this.
I am so happy to hear that she really loved her and she loved him in return
Niceness!! Thoroughly enjoyed this. It's "They were some little white people" for me!!
Very touching and inspiring. She indeed has much to share with the current generation.
I love this. Thanks for sharing and creating...keep em coming.
Really enjoyed this, the opening brilliant, race, gender and class. Jamaica’s Achilles heel.
Absolutely Thrilling! ✨
She is iconic philanthropic sincere down to earth I never missed any of her shows on radio and television the Potter and the clay in many instances
The best and probably the only good prime Minister jamaica will ever see.
I must agree with you. I think PJ came the closest
I am so pls to see Beverly over many years.
True true. Michael Manley cared for the Jamaican people.
Beverly Anderson Manley no freh ! Freh honesty decency intelligence you name it truly intellectual she nuh mix words
Great quality!! Congratulations.
Thought-provoking and more ..! Can't wait for the next one in this series!!!
Very revealing,thought provoking,informative and historic! We as a nation at this stage of our development ought to be more honest and retrospective of challenges that shape our attitudes and values as a nation. I hope all Jamaicans get a chance to watch this series..
All of the above and more !!!Indeed a walk down the annals of Jamaicas' history !! Very infomative and revealing!! 'A must watch!'
Please share with friends guys in WhatsApp. In person or on social media 😁 have you told someone this yet ?😁 since we financed and made everything locally we do need all the support we can get
A breath of fresh air, definitely need more of these to show case Jamaica. Most info on put on utube about Jamaica is sad news….crime rate etc. Great content. 💯💯💯
During Michael time my family were living a Bowtie the land between Examination Depot and the Tire shop. Michael Manley saw that a lot of people could not read, and he came up with the Jamal program, a lot of Jamal classes were been held all over the country. My sister and I taught Jamal at Greenwich school, and enter the festival with a Jamal Float. Thanks to the late Honourable Michael Manley who try to enlightened the poor people, but now this Government has do away with Jamal, and millions more out there still cannot read.
Very good interesting.
Not defending any party but, it is still around. Kwown as the Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning.
So loving this can't wait to watch all for episodes. As a Canadian born to Jamaican parents I love the Jamaican history and want our beautiful island to glorify!! Bless the Manley's so looking forward to finish watching this series. Beverly such a beautiful soul!! #blackgirlsrock
Please share with other Caribbean friends! A Facebook post would be great with the link. Real endorsements like this really make a difference in supporting local productions like this get out.
Beverly Manley that was a great interview she was very honest in what she say and you can believe every word she was saying I love her beautiful lady she don’t even look her age she’s beautiful lady I enjoyed interview . I’m glad that you’re still here to tell us a story and thanks for your honesty and your truthfulness you are amazing woman a peculiar woman you are a virtuous woman
Love this Lady. This documentary has put everything in place for me. I watched her on TV back then and listened to her on radio....❤
I will share this series forever.
I SHARE HER STORY/EXPERIENCES AS THE CHILD WHO WAS DIFFERENT IN MY FAMILY. ASKED MY MOM FOR FORGIVENESS AND TOLD HER I FORGAVE HER BUT EVEN TO THE END SHE SAW ME AS THE WORST. I LOVE HER SO MUCH AND WILL AS LONG AS I LIVE THOUGH SHE IS DISEASED I HAD TO FIND A WAY TO SEE THINGS FROM HER POINT OF VIEW AND KEEP LIVING. I THANK HER FOR THE FOUNDATION SHE BUILT IN ME IT ALLOWED ME TO ENDURE SO MUCH MORE THAN I COULD EVER IMAGINE. I was able to write my first novel THE GIRL CALLED PRIM By Nursetth Daley
I am so glad you are carrying this series. Because so many Jamaicans now under 45 don't understand the mental colonialism. And the failure to accept the change the generational trauma that occurred. We are in denial, its time we embrace the entire black Diasporia, stop accepting who we are not. Then we can run with the vision.
Please watch all three! and let us know what you think :) And it would be great if you send a WhatsApp to some family members with a comment about what you think and why they should watch
@@AdtelligentTV I already did..i cant wait for the next one. I watched all three straight. They were excellent and they were also eye opening..
Great cinematography. It’s very refreshing to see an authentic and quality production.
Forever grateful to Michael Manley I could go to college under free education.My single mother could never afford it.Here to Mr Manley.
Thank you for your honesty Ms. Manley Duncan. It was wonderful to hear your story.
None of those names authenticate her. (Manley- Duncan)
Very Interesting and informative, brings back memories of the 70's. Looking forward to follow ups; Professionally done! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Horrible memories. The destruction of Jamaica and its economy.
Loved this
Great Great. Part 2 please
She's really a role model for not only Jamaican women but for all women. Bend but never break.
Top Tier documentary series - excellent production of an important slice of history. Beverley Anderson (Manley/Duncan) is a remarkable warrior👏🏾🇯🇲💫
Great documentary series… As a child then I’m learning from this series..
We need a return to a new vision to involve the youth in the future of our people
Very interesting and informative
Wow!! This was so great🌞🌞
This is riveting! I loved watching...cannot wait to see and learn more.
Have you watched part 2 and 3 yet?
Those times are so eerily nostalgic. Such a grand and rich life of culture. Oh those days are gone.
Wow! Great coverage. Enjoyed it immensely. Such class she is.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I remember her coming to community centre in Moneague to speak to the women. I was fascinated to have her as a personality in our rural community. The strength of the Jamaican woman.
Nicely done. Enjoyed and looking forward to the other parts.
Fascinating!
Excellent. Loved every minute
I enjoyed watching this video.
Such a beautiful part of our history.
Beverly looks magnificent as usual. Very articulate, poised and fearless.
Great job! Love it.
Excellent documentary; can't wait to see the other episodes.
Part 2 and Part 3 are out please check them out!
Love seeing documentaries about Jamaica's political history hope to see more in the future!
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This triggered me in so many ways you can ever lnow what or who someone is unless you take the time to listen🖤💚💛
This was really good. I throughly enjoyed this video it made me smiled throughout.
Glad you enjoyed it! Personally inviting you back this weekend to come smile again with us!
An excellent production. Well researched, video graphics 👌. I hope this gets elevated to a BBC lease to get global attention and promote the producers ✊️
What a beautiful couple Michael and Beverley Manley made. Wow!
Very interesting
I really enjoyed watching this. She is so beautiful🥰
I love documentary like these
You are one amazing Lady, love you to the moon and back Sister Bev
Love it Joelle 👏👏
This is so wonderful and engaging. Such a confident lady....i dont know if I could have ever managed that anount of scrutiny and condescension from those "little white people" (oh the shade!)
Kudos to her for being bold enough to advocate for change...not only for women but for Jamaican society as a whole. Her strenght of charachter is admirable!
Come back this weekend for part 3!
Classism. Is what holds us all back, no matter the shade. Old institution.