A Way of Life (2004)

A Way of Life: Directed by Amma Asante. With Stephanie James, Gary Sheppeard, Nathan Jones, Dean Wong. At 17 LeighAnne Williams has a six month old baby to look after, with only the help of three teenage squatters who flog stolen gear to make ends meet. A neighbour (actually from Turkey) across the street becomes target to her growing paranoia that Social Services are going to take her daughter, Rebecca, away from her. Her behavior becoming increasingly desperate as her delusions over her neighbor grow. She convinces Steven, Gavin, and Robbie he needs a lesson.

“Whoever stated this movie was the worst they had seen and was utter poo doesnu0026#39;t know much about movies and maybe the fact the characters are so racist touched a nerve with them. It is brilliant – much like u0026#39;Ladybird, Ladybirdu0026#39; and u0026#39;Secrets and Liesu0026#39; with thought-provoking themes and a depth of study of prejudice and racism that we need to be aware of. Miscommunication, misunderstanding…you name it. Great acting and the accents generally good. Good script, good subject matter and something we all need to see in a multicultural society. It is in fact very realistic – anyone who has lived or worked in estates and community situations such as portrayed would agree. Only those with their heads buried in sand would rate the movie negatively. Great work – well done.”