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Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy

(1978)

Overview

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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Original TitleBreaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1978-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 38m

Genres

  • Documentary