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
Cast: Cassie McFarlane, Victor Romero Evans, Beverley Martin, Angela Wynter, Malcolm Frederick, Chris Tummings, Trevor Laird, Corinne Skinner-Carter
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.
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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.
1h 46m
November 13, 1981
Menelik Shabazz
Cassie McFarlane, Victor Romero Evans, Beverley Martin
Drama
Yes, on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel