This is a raw, unflinching look at a dysfunctional family as it copes with alcoholism, drug abuse, petty crime and domestic violence in South East London. Gary Oldman’s brilliantly written screen-play and stunning direction perfectly capture the solidarity, resilience and humour that make survival possible.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311907
Language
English
Audience classification
R (18+)
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Working class in motion pictures
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Conjugal violence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family violence
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Alcoholism
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Drug abuse
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)