Burning an Illusion
1981, English. Directed by Menelik Shabazz.
the story of a Black woman's awakening
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Burning an Illusion is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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Cast & crew
- Menelik ShabazzDirector
- Cassie McFarlanePat Williams
- Victor Romero EvansDel Bennett
- Beverley MartinSonia
- Angela WynterCynthia
- Malcolm FrederickChamberlain
- Chris TummingsScotty
- Trevor LairdPest
- Corinne Skinner-CarterPat's Mother
- John CannonPrison Warder
- Nicola WrightChristine
- Larrington WalkerTony
- Marva BuchananLorna
Details
- Released
- 13 November 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Menelik Shabazz
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Burning an Illusion runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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Which OTT platform is Burning an Illusion on?
Burning an Illusion is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Burning an Illusion?
If you liked Burning an Illusion, try Hounddog, Bastard Out of Carolina, The Nest.
Who directed Burning an Illusion?
Burning an Illusion (1981) was directed by Menelik Shabazz and stars Cassie McFarlane, Victor Romero Evans, Beverley Martin.