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Burning an Illusion

6.019811h 46m15MovieDrama

A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better.

DirectorMenelik Shabazz
WriterMenelik Shabazz
ProducerVivien Pottersman

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Cast · Directed by Menelik Shabazz

CM
Cassie McFarlane
Pat Williams
VEVictor Romero Evans
Victor Romero Evans
Del Bennett
BM
Beverley Martin
Sonia
AWAngela Wynter
Angela Wynter
Cynthia
MF
Malcolm Frederick
Chamberlain
CTChris Tummings
Chris Tummings
Scotty
TLTrevor Laird
Trevor Laird
Pest
CS
Corinne Skinner-Carter
Pat's Mother
JCJohn Cannon
John Cannon
Prison Warder
NWNicola Wright
Nicola Wright
Christine
LWLarrington Walker
Larrington Walker
Tony
MB
Marva Buchanan
Lorna

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Burning an Illusion — streaming FAQ

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Burning an Illusion is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Burning an Illusion is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

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Burning an Illusion is available on BFI Player in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.