Stephen is the son of Doreen and Neville Lawrence, whose murder on 22 April 1993 is the event at the centre of the film. The story follows his parents' quest for justice as a gang of racist teenagers is tried for his killing.
Leon Black has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Signature works include The Murder of Stephen Lawrence, Patients of a Saint, Face. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.