Speak Like a Child

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Speak Like a Child (1998)

Directed by John Akomfrah

Drama · 1h 17m

Speak Like a Child, the feature film debut of documentary director John Akomfrah, explores the intense friendship that evolves between three troubled teenagers growing up in an isolated children's home on the Northumbrian coast. The desolate beauty of the coastline is captured in stunning panoramas, while strong performances by the young cast help to create a lyrical and poignant drama.

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Cast

Cal MacAninch Billy Rachel Fielding Ruby Fraser Ayres Sammy (Age 14)
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Alison Mac Ruby (Age 14)
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Carla Henry Dorothy
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Gavin Green Bernie
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Emma Armitage Katy
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Tim Bird David
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Dawn Fletcher Betty
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Adam Moran Freddy Banes
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Adam Pearson Bobby Banes
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Tracy Emmerton Sally

Crew

Director
John Akomfrah
Writer
Danny Padmore
Producer
Frances-Anne Solomon

Details

Release date
1998-09-04
Runtime
1h 17m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Leda Serene Films