4 The Record Initiative

4 The Record Initiative was founded by actor Fraser James as a personal response to the national media debate which suggests the absence of black role models for young people in the Black British community is one reason for the rise in violence, gang culture and low achievement amongst young black adults.

UNDEREXPOSED is the first in a series 4 The Record projects which profiles and celebrates Black British talent, bringing their work to the attention to the Black British community and further afield.

Acclaimed photographer, Franklyn Rogers has photographed 30 established and emerging Black British actors and actresses including television legend Rudolph Walker (star of Love Thy Neighbour), Academy Award nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste, acclaimed stage actor David Oyelowo and Idris Elba start of HBO's new hit drama, The Wire.

The portraits will be shown at sites in London, including the National Portrait Gallery and two outdoor sites in Peckham from 2 April.