A Way of Life

A Way of Life (2004)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 73% of users liked it
    (550 ratings)

A single teenage mother operating along the margins of society unleashes a bitter torrent of anger on her unsuspecting neighbors in first-time director Amma Assante's seething psychological drama. Leigh-Ann (Stephanie James) may seem like a victim to some, but in between paying the bills, dealing… More

R, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By
Amma Asante
Written By
Amma Asante
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Sep 14, 2004 Limited
On DVD
Apr 10, 2007
Verve Pictures Ltd.

Critic Reviews

  • Scott Andrews, FilmFocus

    Amma Asante is a major talent who promises great things.

  • Matthew Turner, ViewLondon

    Gritty, harrowing drama with a strong script and a terrific central performance by newcomer Stephanie James

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  • Craig S


    <u><b>Directed by:</u> Amma Asante.</b> <u><b>Starring:</u> Stephanie James, Brenda Blethyn, Michael Conway, Marged Esli.</b> A movie, that has won over 14 awards since its release in 2004 at many international festivals yet it… More

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