Blinded By The Light
- 2019 film
Comedy drama film about a British Muslim boy growing up in 1980s Luton and the impact Bruce Springsteen's lyrics had upon him. Stars Viveik Kalra, Kulvinder Ghir, Meera Ganatra, Nell Williams, Aaron Phagura and more.
Blinded By The Light
From writer/director/producer Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham) comes the inspirational comedy drama Blinded By The Light, set to the music and lyrics of Bruce Springsteen's timeless songs. It tells the story of Javed (Viveik Kalra), a British teen of Pakistani descent, growing up in the town of Luton, England, in 1987.
Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. But when a classmate introduces him to the music of 'The Boss', Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen's powerful lyrics. As Javed discovers a cathartic outlet for his own pent-up dreams, he also begins to find the courage to express himself in his own unique voice.
Based on Sarfraz Manzoor's acclaimed memoir Greetings From Bury Park, Blinded By The Light is a joyful story of courage, love, hope, family and the unique ability of music to lift the human spirit.
First released: Monday 9th December 2019
Blu-ray
DVD- Distributor: Entertainment One
- Region: B
- Discs: 1
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- Distributor: Universal Pictures
- Region: 2
- Discs: 1
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