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Acceptable Levels

19831h 43mJohn Davies
IMDb 6.2

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A BBC film crew is interviewing a ‘typical Catholic family’ in the Divis Flats area of Belfast, when news comes in that a child, known to the family, has been hit by a stray plastic bullet fired by a British soldier – a version of events contested by the army. Back in London, editing the footage, the producer and researcher on the project wrestle with how to present the incident, and with their responsibility to the people in the film.

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What is Acceptable Levels (1983) about?

A BBC film crew is interviewing a ‘typical Catholic family’ in the Divis Flats area of Belfast, when news comes in that a child, known to the family, has been hit by a stray plastic bullet fired by a British soldier – a version of events contested by the army. Back in London, editing the footage, the producer and researcher on the project wrestle with how to present the incident, and with their…

Who stars in Acceptable Levels?

Acceptable Levels stars Kay Adshead (Sue), Andy Rashleigh (Simon), Patrick Higgins (Tony McAteer), Tracey Lynch (Roisin McAteer), Sally McCafferty (Kathleen McAteer). The film was directed by John Davies.

How long is Acceptable Levels?

Acceptable Levels has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983.

Is Acceptable Levels worth watching?

Acceptable Levels holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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