When a West Indian cricket team from Brixton are invited to play a charity game in a small English village, members of both teams have their reservations. A weekend in the country away from the inner city produces unexpected results both on and off the field of play.
Playing Away subtly explores and undermines white and black stereotypes and succeeds in linking two familiar but strange cultures through the simple device of a cricket match.
From pioneering British filmmaker Horace Ové (Pressure, 1975) comes this comedy of manners with an outstanding array of British talent on display, including Ross Kemp (EastEnders) and Neil Morrissey (Men Behaving Badly, Line of Duty) at the start of their careers, and a poignant performance by the brilliant Norman Beaton (Desmond's).
Read The Guardian's recent appreciation of the film here.
Extras
Horace Ové in conversation with Mike Phillips
Illustrated booklet containing essays and credits
Dolby Digital PCM audio throughout
Additional Information
More Information
SKU
5035673008508
Catalogue Number
BFIVD850
Subtitle
A film by Horace Ové
Year
1986
Director
Ove, Horace
Format
DVD
Publisher(s)
BFI
Countries
United Kingdom
Aspect ratio
1.33:1
Colour
Colour
Sound
Sound
Subtitles
English language, with optional hard-of-hearing subtitles
