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Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy

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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.

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What is Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy (1978) about?

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.

Who stars in Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy?

Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy stars Stuart Hall (Himself). The film was directed by Menelik Shabazz.

How long is Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy?

Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy has a runtime of 38 min and premiered in 1978.

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