Benjamin Zephaniah on prison, politics, and the idea of remarrying
0:17 - poetry as a force for changing the world
1:41 - poetry as a serious political influence
2:29 - is Benjamin Zephaniah 'political'?
4:13 - would BZ become a politician himself?
6:33 - being expelled from school at 13
8:57 - how having been to prison still influences BZ
11:38 - his relationship with his family
13:35 - religion gives God a bad name
15:17 - on meditation and martial arts
17:48 - his time in China
19:56 - his appreciation of classic poets
21:54 - the importance of being concise
22:37 - influences on BZ's poetry
24:51 - lack of modern-day public protests
27:03 - need for an internationalist political party
27:48 - should power go to those who want it?
29:19 - homosexuality in the UK
30:36 - would BZ consider remarrying?
31:23 - the nature of love
32:49 - should meat consumption be reduced?
34:14 - on his OBE rejection
35:32 - alternatives to the monarchy
36:46 - reciting a poem: 'Who's Who'
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He listens to and answers the questions - a nice skill.
One of the great poets of our age. His poetry should be taught in schools up and down the country!
Benjamin Zephania Iz A F*cken Genius!!!
Thurslky enjoyed reading for the first time, FACE ❤. Beautiful and easy understood Thank you. Rest forever in Peace. Raw
I love this man! He epitomises everything I believe. Beautiful soul! (and there are very a few similar ones out there although not many that I can see!). I'd love to meet him!
love ya , same thinking , thank you for you poems and music
How sad that he didn't get to grow old. RIP Benji
Great interview.
Great! Respect from Russia :)
Very nice...its all about who you hang out with.
Love this guy!
He is a really interesting person. Inspires in me hope, he speaks so clearly and you ca an see he is taking this interview seriously and enjoys himself.
@danielpickton-allen8385
8 жыл бұрын
Yes they can, of course they can, people are people. I don't think my comment mentioned anything to do with Zephaniah being a person of colour.
@danielpickton-allen8385
8 жыл бұрын
+Daedalus do they? Don't see how that is relevant or justifies you're original comment
@danielpickton-allen8385
8 жыл бұрын
+Daedalus yes it is, but it still doesn't make what you said any more relevant as I didn't mention race, you did.
@danielpickton-allen8385
8 жыл бұрын
+Daedalus which is not referencing race, if you think it is you're probably racist yourself. I was talking about what he is saying not who he is, I thought that was quite obvious.
Smart, compassionate man. Welcome hair too.
My African Griot. Rest in Peace, Rest in Love, Rest in Power. Ase. @758🇱🇨
Extraordinary man
Absolutely love Ben
A great man
How come there are so many negative comments under this video? I've come across this as I'm doing a presentation on him in English class in a couple of weeks and I actually thought he's a pretty admirable person until now. Could anyone explain to me why there's so much hatred towards him?
@judithklempner5389
5 жыл бұрын
racists find him threatening I think.
@rufdymond
3 жыл бұрын
Do you really ned someone to answer that.....
RIP Benjamin!
I'm 47 years old and have never been as angry as I am now with the current state of affairs. HELP!!
Love him thanks Oscar
he has changed me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
🛡️⚔️🌎 A poet 🤔 Why be polically correct , when you can just be right / write .⚔️🛡️ New Zealand
Benjamin Zephania, the pride of Brum. Here is a man that the world needs to listen to. A great articulate speaker and beautiful poet. He and Barbar Luck should be put in charge.
It is so sad 😢 that this person Will only be recognised as what he represents in academic history. God or ------ humanity must and will make a difference to the people of the future 😉
ReSPECT ,Benjamin.
Can I ask what cameras you used to record this video?
@miaroscfala
8 жыл бұрын
Seth Heywood Ok, 2015 - a whole year later. What cameras did you use to record this video? I'll ask again this time in 2016, see you then..
@miaroscfala
7 жыл бұрын
Hey it's 2016, another year has passed. May I ask what camera/s you used to record this video? I'll ask again this time in 2017 should I receive no response prior. See you then..
@ChatPolitics
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Seth! The cameras we used were ... (part 2 to follow in 2019)
@ChatPolitics
5 жыл бұрын
... the Canon 5D Mark II and 7D. Though to be totally honest, they're both a bit outdated these days, so there are probably better alternatives available. Hope that helps!
@smackedinthejaw
4 жыл бұрын
I notice that you have not uploaded any interviews in years. Have you anything else in the works? You have 2 years to respond....
anarchie is the real democracy! took me look to get it...
This comment section gave me cancer.
The only reason this guy gets air time is because of liberal guilt.
@shireenbx841
10 жыл бұрын
WHY DONT YOU PISS OFF ..........MR ZEPHANIAH IS AN ICON TO US.IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM MOVE ON.; P S. ARE THEY ANY LIBERALS LEFT ?
@n0deification
10 жыл бұрын
You must be the last one judging by your spelling and grammar.
@n0deification
10 жыл бұрын
I didn't understand a word you just wrote.
@Imashedjesscarabbit
6 жыл бұрын
Shireen BX reading that hurt my brain
Nice guy. Very very unfortunate accent.
@passion2978
9 ай бұрын
What's "unfortunate" about his accent?