Beverley Martin. Photo courtesy aitp.nl
A timeless classic and it’s a British film!!!!
Young, beautiful and naive to the challenges of loving relationships Pat Williams, finds the man of her dreams.
Her developing relationship with Del, a streetwise brotha, throws up issues we’re all too familar with.
At a time when late night blues with sound systems were the rage, Cortina’s were the black mans Mercedes, Farahs’ were the style icons must wear and flying saucers were worn by almost every sista in town, this 1981 gem is an absolute must see.
Menelik Shabazz. Photo courtesy afridiziak.com
The film won the Grand Prix at the Amiens International Film Festival in France, and Cassie McFarlane won the Evening Standard Award for “Most Promising New Actress”.
Burning an Illusion and its pioneering director Menelik Shabazz were honoured with a Screen Nation Classic Film Award in October 2011.
Sunday, November 25, 2012 7:00 PM- Running Time: 101 min
268 West Green Road, N15 3QR., Tottenham (map)
Writer: Menelik Shabazz,
Director: Menelik Shabazz,
Starring: Cassie McFarlane (Pat Williams);
Victor Romero Evans (Del Bennett);
- Beverley Martin (Sonia);
- Angela Wynter (Cynthia);
- Malcolm Fredericks (Chamberlain)
- Corinne Skinner Carter (Pat’s mother)
Angela Wynter (Cynthia). Photo courtesy hicrec.org.uk
Victor Romero Evans (Del Bennett). Photo courtesy voice-online.co.uk
Malcolm Fredericks. Photo courtesy itzcaribbean.com
Corinne Skinner Carter. Photo courtesy voice-online.co.uk
The film director and some of the original cast will be present during this screening. CaribDirect.com will bring you coverage including photographs later on…
