Skin Deep (2001)
A young Pakistani man tries to pass as white and hang out with a group of racist skinheads
London, late 1970s. Romo distances himself from his Pakistani heritage, passing himself off as white in front of his work colleagues, a group of lads with connections to the National Front. When they invite him for a night out he gets drawn into a racial attack that reopens deep wounds from his own experiences of abuse.
Director: Yousaf Ali Khan
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: December 12, 2001
Cast
- Darren Sheppard - Romo
- George Russo - Skeggs
- Freddie White - Caino
- James Bannerman - Pete
- Scarlett Liebenhals - Jameela
- Mary Sheen - Mum
- Marc Zuber - Father
- Alexandar Francis-Lynch - Young Romo
- John J. Joseph - Rutzie (as John Hudson)
Screenplay
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Yousaf Ali Khan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Skin Deep about?
- London, late 1970s. Romo distances himself from his Pakistani heritage, passing himself off as white in front of his work colleagues, a group of lads with connections to the National Front. When they invite him for a night out he gets drawn into a racial attack that reopens deep wounds from his own experiences of abuse.
- Who directed Skin Deep?
- Skin Deep was directed by Yousaf Ali Khan.
- Who stars in Skin Deep?
- Skin Deep stars Darren Sheppard, George Russo, Freddie White, James Bannerman, Scarlett Liebenhals, Mary Sheen.
- How long is Skin Deep?
- Skin Deep has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- Where was Skin Deep produced?
- Skin Deep was produced in United Kingdom.