Anthony

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Anthony

2020

1h 30m

Drama

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In July 2005, Black teenager Anthony Walker is murdered at just 18 years of age by two white men in an unprovoked racist attack in a Liverpool park. This film imagines how Anthony's future might've played out if fate and hate hadn't taken it away, giving the talented young man the chance to realize his dreams and enjoy the life he had every right to live.

Hugo Rifkind

Times (UK)

Heartbreaking, thought-provoking, and never a misery-fest. Don't miss this one.

Aug 3, 2020

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Suzi Feay

Financial Times

Toheeb Jimoh has to make this paragon feel like a regular lad, and pulls it off brilliantly.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 3, 2020

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Anita Singh

Daily Telegraph (UK)

The brilliance of McGovern's piece was in the structure: an alternative universe imagining the life that Anthony could have lived, told in reverse chronology.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 3, 2020

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Melissa Camacho

Common Sense Media

Sobering celebration of a Black teen's life ended by racism.

Rated: 5/5

Mar 8, 2021

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Although it will never be known what Anthony [Walker's] life would have been like if he were still alive, the movie capably shows how much of a positive impact he made in his short life.

Sep 5, 2020

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John Boland

Irish Independent

There were tremendous performances from Toheeb Jimoh as Anthony, Rakie Ayola as mother Gee and Julia Brown as Katherine. This was yet another outstanding drama from McGovern.

Aug 6, 2020

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Franklin C

This is about my dearest friend Anthony. The supporting character is based on me so I really enjoyed watching our story evolve. The only thing that would have made it better is if Eli Rush was in it. I LOVE ANTHONY!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/24

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In July 2005, Black teenager Anthony Walker is murdered at just 18 years of age by two white men in an unprovoked racist attack in a Liverpool park. This film imagines how Anthony's future might've played out if fate and hate hadn't taken it away, giving the talented young man the chance to realize his dreams and enjoy the life he had every right to live.

Director: Terry McDonough
Producer: Colin McKeown, Donna Molloy
Screenwriter: Jimmy McGovern
Production Co: LA Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 8, 2020
Runtime: 1h 30m