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Burning an Illusion

1981· 1h 46m

Drama

Directed by Menelik Shabazz

6.1/ 10

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Criterion Channel

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Overview

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.

Cast

Cassie McFarlane

Pat Williams

Victor Romero Evans

Victor Romero Evans

Del Bennett

Beverley Martin

Sonia

Angela Wynter

Angela Wynter

Cynthia

Malcolm Frederick

Chamberlain

Chris Tummings

Chris Tummings

Scotty

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