I'm British But...
Originally released in 1990. I'm British But... is a documentary film. directed by Gurinder Chadha. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Neetinder Boparai, Apala Chowdhury, and Michael Khan
Synopsis
I'm British but... uncovers a defiant popular culture, part Asian, part British, against a backdrop of fading English nationalism. The rhythms of Bhangra and Bangla music set the pace for this lively collage of interviews with British Asian youth. Mixing archival footage with present day street scenes of Asians in England, this film chronicles the role of race and cultural identity in the formation of modern day British society. I'm British but... is an engaging critique of nationalisms of any sort and a celebration of cultural diversity and hybridity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BFI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I'm British But... about?
I'm British but... uncovers a defiant popular culture, part Asian, part British, against a backdrop of fading English nationalism. The rhythms of Bhangra and Bangla music set the pace for this live...
Who directed I'm British But...?
I'm British But... was directed by Gurinder Chadha.
How long is I'm British But...?
I'm British But... has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was I'm British But... released?
I'm British But... was released on December 31, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I'm British But...?
The main cast of I'm British But... includes Neetinder Boparai, Apala Chowdhury, Michael Khan, Jabeen Mohammed, Ramesh Rana.