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Urban Hymn
Urban Hymn
5.8
/10
8 Ratings

URBAN HYMN

Directed by Michael Caton-Jones
United Kingdom, 2015
Crime, Drama

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of the 2011 UK summer riots, ‘Urban Hymn’ follows a young female offender who possesses a remarkable voice and a determined social worker who inspires her to use it.

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of the 2011 UK summer riots, ‘Urban Hymn’ follows a young female offender who possesses a remarkable voice and a determined social worker who inspires her to use it.

Our take

Set in the wake of the 2011 London riots, this gritty drama from director Michael Caton-Jones gives an early leading role to BAFTA Rising Star-winner Letitia Wright (Black Panther). Bolstered by a terrific ensemble—and a Billy Bragg cameo—Urban Hymn is a movingly inspirational tale of tough love.