Concrete Garden
Synopsis
A charming story about a West Indian girl who moves to 1950s London. Marcia has spent most of her 11 years living with her Jamaican grandmother but is sent to damp, dark London to start a new life with her parents. Missing her gran terribly, Marcia is surrounded by bullying schoolgirls, racism on TV and a jealous younger brother... Only her favourite pop star will help her feel at home. Concrete Garden is a wonderfully observed graduation film from director Alrick Riley. With warm performances from a young cast and exquisite detail in the production design, this tender short film powerfully evokes the trials and tribulations faced by kids settling in 1950s Britain.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alrick Riley
- Screenplay & Story
- Alrick Riley
- Original Score
- Delroy Murray
- Original Title
- Concrete Garden
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- NFTS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alrick Riley
Alrick Riley
Delroy Murray
David Moore
Louise Decoteau
Department Leadership Roster
Alrick Riley
Director
Alrick Riley
Writer
David Moore
Editor
Louise Decoteau
Producer
Lesley Oakley
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Concrete Garden
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What is Concrete Garden about?
A charming story about a West Indian girl who moves to 1950s London. Marcia has spent most of her 11 years living with her Jamaican grandmother but is sent to damp, dark London to start a new life with her parents. Missing her gran terribly, Marcia is surrounded by bullying schoolgirls, racism on TV and a jealous younger brother... Only her favourite pop star will help her feel at home. Concrete Garden is a wonderfully observed graduation film from director Alrick Riley. With warm performances from a young cast and exquisite detail in the production design, this tender short film powerfully evokes the trials and tribulations faced by kids settling in 1950s Britain.
Who directed Concrete Garden?
Concrete Garden was directed by Alrick Riley.
Who stars in Concrete Garden?
The principal cast of Concrete Garden includes Martha Brown, Claude Hobbs, Claudette Douglas, Owen Williamson, Colin Salmon.
When was Concrete Garden released and how long is it?
Concrete Garden was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Concrete Garden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Concrete Garden was composed by Delroy Murray.