Young Soul Rebels (1991)

105 min · Crime, LGBTQ-related film, Melodrama, Social Study, coming-of-age film, drama film

Popularity3.5/5

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Directors

Isaac Julien

Cast

Valentine Nonyela, Mo Sesay, Sophie Okonedo, Dorian Healy, Frances Barber, Gary McDonald, Jason Durr, Debra Gillett, Eamonn Walker, Danielle Scillitoe, James Bowers, Billy Braham, Wayne Norman, Ray Shell, Shyro Chung

The story

The film revolves around various plots. The central story-line is about a murder investigation involving one of the central characters Chris (Valentine Nonyela) and his relationship with his girlfriend Tracy (Sophie Okonedo). The second narrative involves the relationship between a gay punk Billibud (Jason Durr) and a soulboy Caz (Mo Sesay) and the racism and homophobia they face in both West Indian and white British communities.

Catalogue themes and tags

Audio Tape, Britannien, Disc Jockey, England, Ermordung, Funk, Gay, Gay Scene, Homosexuality, Kassette, Milieu, Murderer, Queen Elisabeth II, Radio, Radio-DJ, Suspicion, Tatverdächtiger, Victim of Murder, Wrong Suspect, LGBT, Thriller, Indie, Mystery, Gay Interest, Drama, Gay Themed

Genres

Crime, LGBTQ-related film, Melodrama, Social Study, coming-of-age film, drama film

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