Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster
Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster
| 11 October 2015 (USA)
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In 2007, Sophie Lancaster was beaten to death because of her appearance. Her story is told through a sequence of poems by Simon Armitage and through the interviews made by her mother in the wake of the tragedy. Adapted for television from the poetry anthology/stage production and radio adaptation.

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Flyerplesys Perfectly adorable
HottWwjdIam There is just so much movie here. For some it may be too much. But in the same secretly sarcastic way most telemarketers say the phrase, the title of this one is particularly apt.
Sabah Hensley This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama
Quiet Muffin This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.
Cinebuff38 I saw this drama on BBC four a short while ago, and now I feel I must write a short review.With poetry by Simon Armitage, Black roses tells the story of Sophie Lancaster, A young girl brutally murdered for being a Goth.I have to say that this is a masterpiece,one of the best 45 minutes of television I have seen.Sophie, and her mother Sylvia were brilliantly portrayed by Rachel Austen and Julie Hesmondhalgh respectively.My heart go out to the mother and other relatives of Miss Lancaster who lost her life in the most brutal way.It really is very sad that it did take such a tragedy to inspire such a masterpiece as Black Roses. Director Susan Roberts did above a first class job.I assure you it is not my intention to undermine the events which inspired this work.I'm guessing the family of Sophie have seen Black Roses, but if any of them haven't I strongly recommend seeking it out.