#AThousandBlows was 'woke nonsense'. 'Overly diverse for the period'. 'Inclusion regardless of accuracy'. Some of those early 'reviews' were very interesting! The late-Victorian boxing world in England has LAYERS. I can't wait to share more stories - they really need to be told. - ThreadSky

oispooky.bsky.social • 7 days ago

#AThousandBlows was 'woke nonsense'. 'Overly diverse for the period'. 'Inclusion regardless of accuracy'.

Some of those early 'reviews' were very interesting!

The late-Victorian boxing world in England has LAYERS.

I can't wait to share more stories - they really need to be told.

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tea-and-biscuits.bsky.social•6 days ago

A Thousand Blows is magnificent! It’s so much more than boxing. The story of the 40 Elephants was woven in seamlessly and it’s one of the best TV shows of the year.

oispooky.bsky.social•6 days ago

Ah I'm so glad to hear that! I'm biased but I agree ☺️ True stories (of the lads, and their streets) hopefully coming soon in printed form 🙏🏻

tea-and-biscuits.bsky.social•6 days ago

Fab - will keep an eye out for that!

oispooky.bsky.social•7 days ago

Images are slightly later than Hezekiah and Alec's years, sure. But late-Victorian (JUST). On the left - St Giles Fair, Oxford, 1898. Not labelled but I believe that's Alf Ball's company, Alf on the right. Image 2 is Hughes Boxing Saloon, Hull, 1902. Video via BFI:

https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-hull-fair-1902-1902-online

oispooky.bsky.social•7 days ago

More from me here! This piece was written before #AThousandBlows aired. I deliberately avoided comments on articles or social posts afterward. BUT everything I DID see was overwhelmingly positive. Think the racists just didn't want to pay to see it :)

https://grapplingwithhistory.com/2025/01/20/a-quick-note-on-a-thousand-blows-black-boxers-in-1880s-london-and-woke-history/

jptobin.bsky.social•7 days ago

I am exceptionally hyped for this show!

oispooky.bsky.social•7 days ago

So glad to hear that. Please watch if you can!! Hulu where you are I think?! Only six episodes. Season two (another six) has been filmed and should air later this year or early next. It's got a bit of everything for everyone, even people not very into boxing!

jptobin.bsky.social•6 days ago

Lol I am EXTREMELY into both boxing and history, this show is a dream

oispooky.bsky.social•6 days ago

Oh I noticed that you have the same surname as Jason Tobin, British/Hong Kong actor who plays Lao in the show. He's incredible, total scene stealer. In a quiet beautiful way! An actor best known for his martial arts roles but doesn't even box in ATB. Hey there's always future seasons... 😂

oispooky.bsky.social•6 days ago

Same here 💪🏼😂🥊

shinyshep.bsky.social•6 days ago

Finished S1 last night, it was brilliant can’t wait to see s2

oispooky.bsky.social•6 days ago

🙏🏻🖤🥊

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