Concrete Garden (1994)
A charming story about a West Indian girl who moves to 1950s London. Marcia has spent most of her 11 years living with her Jamaican grandmother but is sent to damp, dark London to start a new life with her parents. Missing her gran terribly, Marcia is surrounded by bullying schoolgirls, racism on TV and a jealous younger brother... Only her favourite pop star will help her feel at home. Concrete Garden is a wonderfully observed graduation film from director Alrick Riley. With warm performances from a young cast and exquisite detail in the production design, this tender short film powerfully evokes the trials and tribulations faced by kids settling in 1950s Britain.
Cast
- Martha Brown - Marcia
- Claude Hobbs - David
- Claudette Douglas - Mum
- Owen Williamson - Dad
- Colin Salmon - Pop Star
Screenplay
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
racism, family, black british, windrush
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Concrete Garden about?
- A charming story about a West Indian girl who moves to 1950s London. Marcia has spent most of her 11 years living with her Jamaican grandmother but is sent to damp, dark London to start a new life with her parents. Missing her gran terribly, Marcia is surrounded by bullying schoolgirls, racism on TV and a jealous younger brother... Only her favourite pop star will help her feel at home. Concrete Garden is a wonderfully observed graduation film from director Alrick Riley. With warm performances from a young cast and exquisite detail in the production design, this tender short film powerfully evokes the trials and tribulations faced by kids settling in 1950s Britain.
- Who directed Concrete Garden?
- Concrete Garden was directed by Alrick Riley.
- Who stars in Concrete Garden?
- Concrete Garden stars Martha Brown, Claude Hobbs, Claudette Douglas, Owen Williamson, Colin Salmon.
- How long is Concrete Garden?
- Concrete Garden has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Concrete Garden?
- Concrete Garden is a Drama film.
- Where was Concrete Garden produced?
- Concrete Garden was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Concrete Garden?
- The themes of Concrete Garden include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Social Commentary and Reflection.