Burning an Illusion (1981)
the story of a Black woman's awakening
1981 · 1h 46m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Menelik Shabazz
Writers: Menelik Shabazz
Music by: Seyoum Netfa, Ras Angels
Cinematography: Roy Cornwall
Editor: Judy Seymour
Cast
Cassie McFarlane as Pat WilliamsVictor Romero Evans as Del BennettBeverley Martin as SoniaAngela Wynter as CynthiaMalcolm Frederick as ChamberlainChris Tummings as ScottyTrevor Laird as PestCorinne Skinner-Carter as Pat's MotherJohn Cannon as Prison WarderNicola Wright as ChristineLarrington Walker as TonyMarva Buchanan as LornaMore like this
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