Baby Brother (documentary)
| Baby Brother | |
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| Directed by | Nail Adam |
| Produced by | Nail Adam |
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| Cinematography | Jay Harris |
| Edited by | Azemaye Daniels and Nail Adam |
Production companies | Samo Pictures |
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Running time | 13 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
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Baby Brother (documentary) is a 2025 British short documentary film directed by Nail Adam. The film follows Hassan Ali as he reflects on the life and tragic death of his younger brother, Ali Abucar Ali, a 20-year-old who was fatally stabbed in west London.[1] [2] Originally produced as part of a Filmmaking MA at Kingston University, the documentary was later repurposed by Samo Pictures and released publicly on 30 May 2025 via YouTube.[3]
Summary
On 12 November 2021, Norris Henry carried out a knife attack in west London, stabbing 82-year-old Elizabeth Walsh and 20-year-old Ali Abucar Ali. While Walsh survived, Ali died from his injuries.[4] One year after the incident, Ali’s older brother, Hassan Ali, reflects on the impact of the loss in the short documentary.
The film was originally produced as a student project as part of the MA Filmmaking programme at Kingston University. It was later re-edited and distributed by Samo Pictures. A private screening was held at the BFI, attended by friends, family, local media, and Member of Parliament Ruth Cadbury.[5]
Production
Before principal photography began, director Nail Adam met with Hassan Ali, the older brother of Ali Abucar Ali and the central subject of the documentary. The main interview with Hassan was filmed in Ealing, west London. To preserve authenticity, the filmmakers chose to shoot contemplative and reflective scenes in Brentford, the area where the fatal incident took place.[6]
At the time of production, legal proceedings were still ongoing, and Norris Henry had not yet been convicted. To avoid interfering with the investigation, the film focused on the emotional experience of grief and loss, rather than the legal or criminal aspects of the case.[7]
External links
References
- ↑ Gregory, Julia (2023-04-11). "Man injured woman, 82, before killing stranger in knife attack". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ↑ Smith, Matt (2023-04-15). "Jury finds Norris Henry killed Ali Abucar Ali". The Chiswick Calendar. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ↑ Baby Brother (2025) – Short Documentary (YouTube video). Samo Pictures. 2025-05-30. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ↑ BBC, The (2023-04-13). "Man stabbed 'complete strangers', jury finds". BBC News. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ↑ Osborne, Bridget (2023-04-29). "Family friend makes documentary film about Ali Abucar Ali". The Chiswick Calendar. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ↑ TW8, Brentford (2023-05-05). "Baby Brother Tells the Story of a Brentford Killing". BrentfordTW8. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ↑ TW8, Brentford (2023-05-05). "Baby Brother Tells the Story of a Brentford Killing". BrentfordTW8. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
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