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This Is England (2006)
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Summary: Roland Rat, Margaret Thatcher; Rubik's Cubes, the Royal Wedding; aerobics, skinheads... It's 1983, and the schools are breaking up for summer. Shaun is 12 and a bit of a loner, growing up with his mum in a grim coastal town, his dad killed fighting in the Falklands War. On his way home from school where he's been tormented all day for wearing flares, he runs into a group of skinheads, who against expectations turn out to be friendly and take him under their wing... (imdb)
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Directed By: Shane Meadows
Written By: Shane Meadows
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This Is England belongs to 12 collections
1. Netflix Instant (public: moderated by somnivore - 8 stars)
2. Metacritic - Universal Acclaim (public: moderated by sengir - 7 stars)
3. Coming Of Age (public: moderated by Spunkie - 2 stars)
4. BIFA Winner (public: moderated by paulofilmo - 2 stars)
5. Film4 Productions (public: moderated by Hells Zargon - 1 star)
6. Children in lead role (public: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 1 star)
7. Skinheads (public: moderated by Moribunny)
8. Race / Racism (public: moderated by Moribunny)
9. 1980s period film (public: moderated by djross)
10. Times Online: The 100 Best Films of the Decade (public: moderated by hristos)
11. To See (private: caffe - 2 stars)
12. Aughties Films to See (private: theficionado - 1 star)


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