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9. Blinded by the Light
Bruce Springsteen’s music has touched the lives of so many Americans, but how does it connect to a British Pakistani teenager growing up in England? Set in the 1980s, Blinded by the Light follows the coming-of-age of Javed who is searching for his identity amidst racism, xenophobia, economic struggles and the rigid principles of his father. When a classmate introduces him to the music of Bruce Springsteen, he finds the strength to discover his own creative voice and spirit. From Gurinder Chadha, director of Bend It Like Beckham and Bride and Prejudice, comes a feel-good movie about the power of music and joy across cultures.
Release date: 15 August