Being Blacker
Jan 22, 2018 · 1h 30m
Director
Molly DineenOverview
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.
Cast of Being Blacker
Crew of Being Blacker
About Being Blacker
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…
When was Being Blacker released?
Being Blacker was released on January 22, 2018.
How long is Being Blacker?
Being Blacker runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed Being Blacker?
Being Blacker was directed by Molly Dineen.
Who is in the cast of Being Blacker?
The cast of Being Blacker includes Blacker Dread (Himself) and Molly Dineen (Herself/Interviewer/Narrator).