A Northern Soul
Synopsis
Sean McAllister returns to his Yorkshire hometown of Hull as creative director of the opening ceremony of the City of Culture celebrations: living back with his 90 year-old parents, McAllister reflects on the changes to a city hit by cuts in public spending and divided by Brexit and where more than 1 in 3 children are living in poverty. Drawn to the fringes of town, McAllister met and started filming with Steve Arnott, a struggling warehouse worker by day and hip-hop performer by night, who harbours his own creative dream.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-13
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean McAllister
- Original Title
- A Northern Soul
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Sharp House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean McAllister
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Sean McAllister
Director
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is A Northern Soul about?
Sean McAllister returns to his Yorkshire hometown of Hull as creative director of the opening ceremony of the City of Culture celebrations: living back with his 90 year-old parents, McAllister reflects on the changes to a city hit by cuts in public spending and divided by Brexit and where more than 1 in 3 children are living in poverty. Drawn to the fringes of town, McAllister met and started filming with Steve Arnott, a struggling warehouse worker by day and hip-hop performer by night, who harbours his own creative dream.
Who directed A Northern Soul?
A Northern Soul was directed by Sean McAllister.
Who stars in A Northern Soul?
The principal cast of A Northern Soul includes Sean McAllister, Steve Arnott.
When was A Northern Soul released and how long is it?
A Northern Soul was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Northern Soul?
A Northern Soul holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).