Born Equal 2006
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Topic: Film "Born Equal" (2006). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 17, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- BBC Film
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.0/10 from 14 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~83 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- BBC Film
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[1] Title: Born Equal (2006). Release date: 12/17/2006 (GB). Genre: Drama and TV Movie. Runtime: 1h 23m. Synopsis: Four characters living in one neighbourhood in London - all living dramatically different lives, all of them on the edge - see their stories unfold.
[2] Director: Dominic Savage. Cast mentioned: Robert Carlyle, Colin Firth, Peter McNeil O'Connor, Nicholas Burns. Synopsis: Same as [1].
[3] Synopsis: Same as [1].
[4] Produced for: BBC. Writer/Director: Dominic Savage. Cast: Colin Firth, Robert Carlyle, David Oyelowo, Anne-Marie Duff, Emilia Fox. Themes: poverty, race, inequality, homelessness, immigration, and class in modern Britain.
[5] Irrelevant (Beth Grant).
[6] Irrelevant (Alan Alda).
Title: Born Equal
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Should you watch it?
“Four individuals living in a London neighborhood navigate their precarious lives on the edge of society.”
- Features a notable ensemble cast including Colin Firth and Robert Carlyle.
- Explores complex social themes like inequality and immigration in modern Britain.
- Directed and written by Dominic Savage as a focused television film.
- The heavy focus on systemic social issues may feel emotionally demanding for some viewers.
Watch it if you appreciate character-driven dramas that examine the realities of contemporary urban life.
The film maintains a serious, grounded tone with a pacing that reflects the interconnected lives of its subjects.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is a well-regarded television film featuring a prominent cast that offers a serious look at social issues in Britain.
How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-three minutes.
Where can I stream it?
Information regarding current streaming availability is not provided in the source material.
Are there multiple episodes to watch?
No, this is a standalone television film rather than a series.
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