Burning an Illusion
BFI SouthbankBelvedere Road, South Bank, London
Mon 19 Oct · 18:20 · £9.50
About this event
Menelik Shabazz’s groundbreaking debut follows Pat, a young Black woman whose hopes for a comfortable future are transformed by love, hardship and political awakening in Thatcher-era London. Set around Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove, Burning an Illusion combines intimate romance with sharp social observation, charting one woman’s journey towards independence and self-discovery. A key Black British film it is a powerful portrait of identity, resilience and community. Contains scenes of domestic abuse. Also available on BFI Player
Dates & tickets
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London
18:20Mon 19 Oct· £9.50
14:40Tue 27 Oct· £9.50
20:50Thu 12 Nov· £9.50
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