Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy

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Released January 01, 1978

Overview

The use of an old Victorian law of ‘being a suspicious person’ commonly known as ‘sus’ was used against young black peoplein the mid 70’s in the UK. Interviews include Rudy Narrayan, Stuart Hall and Paul Boeteng. Breaking Point is the first documentary directed by a black director for mainstream British Television.

Runtime

0h 38m


Origin Country

United Kingdom


Original Language

English


Original Title

Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

  • English

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