Being Blacker (2018)

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After a ten year absence, acclaimed filmmaker Molly Dineen is back with a new feature documentary: Being Blacker; an intimate portrait of Jamaican-born reggae producer, businessman, father, son and prominent community figure, Blacker Dread. 40 years after featuring in Dineen’s first film, Blacker and his family, friends and community in South London face the combined challenges of rapid social change, gentrification, inequality, poverty, crime and racism as they seek to secure their futures. Made with intimacy and warmth, the film takes us deep into Blacker’s world as he buries his mother, closes his business and faces prison for the first time. Being Blacker offers a rarely-heard perspective on life in Britain today.

Director: Molly Dineen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: Dartmouth Films, RTO Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Being Blacker about?
After a ten year absence, acclaimed filmmaker Molly Dineen is back with a new feature documentary: Being Blacker; an intimate portrait of Jamaican-born reggae producer, businessman, father, son and prominent community figure, Blacker Dread. 40 years after featuring in Dineen’s first film, Blacker and his family, friends and community in South London face the combined challenges of rapid social change, gentrification, inequality, poverty, crime and racism as they seek to secure their futures. Made with intimacy and warmth, the film takes us deep into Blacker’s world as he buries his mother, closes his business and faces prison for the first time. Being Blacker offers a rarely-heard perspective on life in Britain today.
Who directed Being Blacker?
Being Blacker was directed by Molly Dineen.
Who stars in Being Blacker?
Being Blacker stars Blacker Dread, Molly Dineen.
How long is Being Blacker?
Being Blacker has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Being Blacker?
Being Blacker is a Documentary film.
Where was Being Blacker produced?
Being Blacker was produced in United Kingdom.