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Burning an Illusion

the story of a Black woman's awakening

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Burning an Illusion — Plot

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.

  • Release date
  • November 13, 1981
  • Runtime
  • 106 min
  • Genres
  • Drama
  • Director
  • Menelik Shabazz

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Burning an Illusion — Cast

Cassie McFarlane Pat Williams Victor Romero Evans photo Victor Romero Evans Del Bennett Beverley Martin Sonia Angela Wynter photo Angela Wynter Cynthia Malcolm Frederick Chamberlain Chris Tummings photo Chris Tummings Scotty Trevor Laird photo Trevor Laird Pest Corinne Skinner-Carter Pat's Mother

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