Burning an Illusion (1981)

Directed by Menelik Shabazz

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A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better.

Genre: Drama

Language: en

Production

Cinematographer: Roy Cornwall · Composers: Seyoum Netfa, Ras Angels · Editor: Judy Seymour

Production: BFI

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