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Discrimination: They Think It's All Over

2014
Movie
39 min
English

Comedian, Tim McGarry, tells the story of Fair Employment in Northern Ireland and reveals that he used to be a lawyer for the newly formed FEC.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Steve CooganGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

Steve Coogan embarks on a personal journey to understand the complexities of racism in Britain today. He meets with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experts to explore the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of discrimination. The documentary delves into personal stories and societal attitudes, seeking to shed light on the persistent challenges faced by minority groups.

Critical Reception

This documentary was generally well-received for its personal approach and willingness to tackle difficult conversations about race in Britain. Critics praised Coogan's earnestness and the diverse range of voices featured, though some found the scope to be broad, aiming to cover a lot of ground in a limited time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Coogan's engaging and personal exploration of racism.

  • Appreciated for featuring a variety of perspectives on discrimination.

  • Some noted it covered a lot of ground, potentially lacking depth in certain areas.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this specific documentary on Google. However, general commentary suggests viewers found it thought-provoking and a valuable contribution to discussions on race.

Fun Fact

The documentary's title is a play on the 1979 song 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?' by Gary Numan and also subtly references the common phrase 'They think it's all over... it is now!' from football commentary.

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