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Burning an Illusion

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A young British-born woman of color searches for security in her life and hopes to achieve it through marriage; however, the false arrest and merciless beating of her boyfriend by the police forces a turning point in both their lives.

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Derek Malcolm Guardian 11/11/2021
The film is lively, accurate and thought-provoking, burning illusions without substituting too many of its own. A highly promising debut. Go to Full Review Nigel Andrews Financial Times 09/24/2020
A movie that begins with a buoyant free-fall individualism ends up like a speak-your-fate agitprop manifesto. Go to Full Review David Robinson The Times (UK) 09/24/2020
[Burning An Illusion] dramatizes issues, attitudes and hazards of life in London's black communities. Go to Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia 09/15/2022
A frank and unwavering snapshot of a period in a country when institutional racism was rife and a burgeoning protest movement was gaining traction. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/26/2010 Excellent portrayal of life and struggle of young black caribbean people during he 1980's in England. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Menelik Shabazz

Director

Victor Romero Evans

Del Bennett

Cassie McFarlane

Pat Williams

Beverley Martin

Sonia

Angela Wynter

Cynthia

Malcolm Frederick

Chamberlain
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Movie Info

Synopsis A young British-born woman of color searches for security in her life and hopes to achieve it through marriage; however, the false arrest and merciless beating of her boyfriend by the police forces a turning point in both their lives.
Director
Menelik Shabazz
Producer
Vivien Pottersman
Screenwriter
Menelik Shabazz
Production Co
British Film Institute
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 41m