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Anthony

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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.

Critics Reviews

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Hugo Rifkind The Times (UK) 08/03/2020
Heartbreaking, thought-provoking, and never a misery-fest. Don't miss this one. Go to Full Review
Suzi Feay Financial Times 08/03/2020
5/5
Toheeb Jimoh has to make this paragon feel like a regular lad, and pulls it off brilliantly. Go to Full Review
Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) 08/03/2020
4/5
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. Go to Full Review
Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 03/08/2021
5/5
Sobering celebration of a Black teen's life ended by racism. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix 09/05/2020
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. Go to Full Review
John Boland Irish Independent 08/06/2020
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. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Franklin C 01/29/2024 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! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis 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