Ray & Liz
2018
⏱️ 107 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 EN
Drama
On the outskirts of Birmingham and the margins of society the Billingham family perform extreme rituals and break social taboos as they muddle through a life decided by factors beyond their control. At times shocking and laced with an unsettling humor, three episodes unfold as a powerful evocation of the experience of growing up in a Black Country council flat.
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It may be dour, but the film is also vital, edgy and progressive. It also must be noted that it’s very funny at times, in a brutal human comedy sort of way ('Good Thing' by Fine Young Cannibals plays over the end credits). To be put off by the uncomfortable themes, unglamorous urban location and prevailing sense of gloom that permeates ‘Ray & Liz’ would be a big mistake. This drama crackles with angry energy, and reflects how grim life really was and, unfortunately, still can be for large parts of the population.
- Jake Watt
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https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-ray-and-liz-not-your-typical-poverty-porn-flick
August 15, 2019
Crew
Director
Richard Billingham
Writer
Richard Billingham
Producer
Jacqui Davies, Adam Partridge, Ed Talfan
Production
BFI, Primitive Film, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Severn Screen, Rapid Eye Movies
Keywords
tape recorderworking classalcoholicneglected childcouncil estate1980sbirminghambudgerigar