Concrete Garden
Originally released in 1994. Concrete Garden is a drama film. directed by Alrick Riley. At just 23 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Martha Brown, Claude Hobbs, and Claudette Douglas
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1994
32 years ago
Runtime
0h 23m
23 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NFTS
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Concrete Garden?
Concrete Garden was directed by Alrick Riley.
How long is Concrete Garden?
Concrete Garden has a runtime of 0 hours and 23 minutes (23 minutes total).
When was Concrete Garden released?
Concrete Garden was released on January 1, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Concrete Garden?
The main cast of Concrete Garden includes Martha Brown, Claude Hobbs, Claudette Douglas, Owen Williamson, Colin Salmon.