Pressure

Year

1976

Duration

120 minutes

Genres

Drama

Language

English

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Made by Trinidadian director Horace Ove, Pressure is widely acknowledged to have kick-started black British cinema. The story highlights the struggles of Tony, a young black school leaver who, despite having good academic qualifications, finds it all but impossible to find a job. His growing frustration with the institutional racism that prevents him from gaining employment leads him to open up to radical ideas - and question a system that denies him opportunities and benefits.

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Horace Ove

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This film contains strong language and drug use.

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Pressure: Film Guide

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A film guide that looks at Pressure (1976), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

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Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

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Black Star strand resource

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Black History Month, 1 Oct - 1 Nov

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