Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy (1978)
The use of an old Victorian law of ‘being a suspicious person’ commonly known as ‘sus’ was used against young black peoplein the mid 70’s in the UK. Interviews include Rudy Narrayan, Stuart Hall and Paul Boeteng. Breaking Point is the first documentary directed by a black director for mainstream British Television.
Director: Menelik Shabazz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date: January 1, 1978
Cast
- Stuart Hall - Himself
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy about?
- The use of an old Victorian law of ‘being a suspicious person’ commonly known as ‘sus’ was used against young black peoplein the mid 70’s in the UK. Interviews include Rudy Narrayan, Stuart Hall and Paul Boeteng. Breaking Point is the first documentary directed by a black director for mainstream British Television.
- Who directed Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy?
- Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy was directed by Menelik Shabazz.
- Who stars in Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy?
- Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy stars Stuart Hall.
- How long is Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy?
- Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
- What genre is Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy?
- Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy is a Documentary film.
- Where was Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy produced?
- Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy was produced in United Kingdom.