Blinded by the Light
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Biopic, Comedy, Drama, Musical
115 min
| 13 L P V
For anyone who’s ever wanted to dream: You’re not alone. Javed is a British teen of Pakistani descent, growing up in the town of Luton, England, in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. But, when a classmate introduces him to the music of “The Boss,” Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen’s powerful lyrics.
As Javed discovers a cathartic outlet for his own pent-up dreams, he also begins to find the courage to express himself in his own unique voice.
Cast
Viveik Kalra, Kulvinder Ghir, Meera Ganatra, Nell Williams, Aaron Phagura, Dean-Charles Chapman
Directed by
Gurinder Chadha
Music
A.R. Rahman
Screenplay
Sarfraz Manzoor, Gurinder Chadha, Paul Mayeda Berges