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The Road: A Story of Life and Death

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People come to London from all over the world and make the city their home.

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Mike McCahill Guardian 02/21/2013
4/5
Marc Isaacs stakes a claim as documentary film-making's pre-eminent people person in a subtle film about the immigrants along the A5. Go to Full Review Nigel Andrews Financial Times 02/21/2013
4/5
All human life? Yes, and heroically dealing with inhumanity wherever it is found. Go to Full Review David Jenkins Little White Lies 02/21/2013
2/5
Much to admire here, but not Isaacs' finest hour. Go to Full Review Craig Williams CineVue 02/09/2019
3/5
Feels like it's only ever scratching the surface of life as an exile. But as a personal portrait of disparate individuals, it's a lyrical and understated piece with a quiet emotional pull. Go to Full Review Jamie Neish HeyUGuys 08/14/2018
3/5
It includes some harrowing, touching and eye-opening material, shot carefully by Isaac and boasting an entirely complimentary, if slightly maudlin soundtrack composed by Lance Hogan. Go to Full Review Philip French Observer (UK) 02/24/2013
[A] moving, deeply sad documentary about immigrants living at the London end of the A5. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/11/2013 A nice snapshot of the various private lives of one main street running out of London. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Marc Isaacs

Director

Iqbal Ahmed

Writer

Marc Isaacs

Writer

Nick Fraser

Executive Producer

Kate Townsend

Executive Producer

Aisling Ahmed

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis People come to London from all over the world and make the city their home.
Director
Marc Isaacs
Producer
Aisling Ahmed, Rachel Wexler
Screenwriter
Iqbal Ahmed, Marc Isaacs
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 19m