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Burning an Illusion

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Drama, UR, 01-Jan-1981

Menelik Shabazz’s pioneering first feature, shot around the communities of Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove, marked a coming of age for black British cinema.

Tags
Afro-Caribbean community in Great Britain, Racism, Great Britain, Police
Cast
Cassie Mcfarlane Pat Williams
Victor Romero Evans Del Bennett
Beverley Martin Sonia
Crew
Menelik Shabazz director
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