Skin Deep
“A young Pakistani man tries to pass as white and hang out with a group of racist skinheads”
Synopsis
London, late 1970s. Romo distances himself from his Pakistani heritage, passing himself off as white in front of his work colleagues, a group of lads with connections to the National Front. When they invite him for a night out he gets drawn into a racial attack that reopens deep wounds from his own experiences of abuse.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yousaf Ali Khan
- Screenplay & Story
- Yousaf Ali Khan
- Original Title
- Skin Deep
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yousaf Ali Khan
Yousaf Ali Khan
Department Leadership Roster
Yousaf Ali Khan
Director
Yousaf Ali Khan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skin Deep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Skin Deep about?
London, late 1970s. Romo distances himself from his Pakistani heritage, passing himself off as white in front of his work colleagues, a group of lads with connections to the National Front. When they invite him for a night out he gets drawn into a racial attack that reopens deep wounds from his own experiences of abuse.
Who directed Skin Deep?
Skin Deep was directed by Yousaf Ali Khan.
Who stars in Skin Deep?
The principal cast of Skin Deep includes Darren Sheppard, George Russo, Freddie White, James Bannerman, Scarlett Liebenhals.
When was Skin Deep released and how long is it?
Skin Deep was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 15m.