Burning an Illusion
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Burning an Illusion

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Menelik Shabazz’s pioneering first feature traces the emotional and political growth of a young black couple in Thatcher’s London.
IMDb 6.9/1019821 h 41 min
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IMDb 6.9/1019821 h 41 min
Cast: Cassie McfarlaneVictor Romero EvansBeverley Martin
18+
Burning an Illusion
DramaGrittyHeavy
IMDb 6.9/1019821 h 41 min
Menelik Shabazz’s pioneering first feature traces the emotional and political growth of a young black couple in Thatcher’s London.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Menelik Shabazz
Producers
Vivien Pottersman
Cast
Cassie McfarlaneVictor Romero EvansBeverley Martin
Studio
Menelik Shabazz
Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars

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Content advisory
18+
Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
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