
Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy
Synopsis
The use of an old Victorian law of ‘being a suspicious person’ commonly known as ‘sus’ was used against young black peoplein the mid 70’s in the UK. Interviews include Rudy Narrayan, Stuart Hall and Paul Boeteng. Breaking Point is the first documentary directed by a black director for mainstream British Television.
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- Director
- Menelik Shabazz
- Original Title
- Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
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Menelik Shabazz
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Menelik Shabazz
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy
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What is Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy about?
The use of an old Victorian law of ‘being a suspicious person’ commonly known as ‘sus’ was used against young black peoplein the mid 70’s in the UK. Interviews include Rudy Narrayan, Stuart Hall and Paul Boeteng. Breaking Point is the first documentary directed by a black director for mainstream British Television.
Who directed Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy?
Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy was directed by Menelik Shabazz.
Who stars in Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy?
The principal cast of Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy includes Stuart Hall.
When was Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy released and how long is it?
Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 38m.
