Burning an Illusion

May 3—May 7, 2024
Directed by Menelik Shabazz (1981)
With Cassie McFarlane, Victor Romero, Brian Bovell, John Challis, Ian Cullen

The landmark debut feature by the trailblazing Menelik Shabazz is a vibrant drama that follows Pat (McFarlane), an independent young woman in London who strikes up a relationship with the mercurial Del (Romero). Before long, events take a tempestuous turn, and Pat begins a new journey to discovering her political consciousness.

Remastered in 2K by the British Film Institute

Featuring an introduction by series programmer Ashley Clark preceding the screening on Friday, May 3.

UPCOMING Screenings

      RUNNING TIME

      106min

      VENUE

      Peter Jay Sharp Building
      BAM Rose Cinemas

      FORMAT

      DCP

      TICKET INFORMATION

      General Admission: $16
      Members: $8
      Please note: A $1.50 processing fee per ticket will be added to your order

      Leadership support for
      BAM Access Programs provided by
      the Jerome L. Greene Foundation

      JL Greene

      Leadership support for
      BAM Film provided by
      the Ford Foundation and
      The Thompson Family Foundation

      RELATED CONTENT

      • Membership

        BAM Membership

        Go to the movies just once a month and a BAM membership pays for itself.

        Join

      YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY

      SUPPORT BAM