(Speak Like a Child)

Content: Speak Like a Child, the feature film debut of documentary director John Akomfrah, explores the intense friendship that evolves between three troubled teenagers growing up in an isolated children's home on the Northumbrian coast. The desolate beauty of the coastline is captured in stunning panoramas, while strong performances by the young cast help to create a lyrical and poignant drama.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

77 minutes

Year:

1998

Directors:

John Akomfrah

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Production companies:

Leda Serene Films

Actors:

Billy

Ruby

Sammy (Age 14)

Ruby (Age 14)

Dorothy

Crews:

Director

Writer