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Description: Inspired by a true story, based on Sarfraz Manzoor’s acclaimed memoir Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion and Rock N’ Roll, Blinded by the Light 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 Bruce Springsteen, Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in the 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.

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Production Company New Line Cinema, Levantine Films, Ingenious Media, Bend It Films, Rakija Films, Orange Studio, Cornerstone Films, Endeavor Content, Dream Cars, Prairie Pictures, StormStock
Release Date Aug 16, 2019
Duration 1 h 58 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline For Anyone Who Has Ever Wanted to Dream. You're Not Alone.
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