My Beautiful Laundrette

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Writer Hanif Kureishi boldly tackles issues of racism, bigotry, sexuality, violence and politics in early 1980s Britain, yet still manages to be compassionate, humorous and entertaining in this low-budget drama from Channel 4 that was a surprise hit at the box office.

Set in the Asian community of London, Omar inherits a laundrette which he transforms into a palace complete with space invaders. Complications arise however when he employs childhood friend and ex-NF member Johnny, who becomes his lover as well as partner, arousing the anger of Johnny's former gang accomplices.

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