Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster

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• Genre(s): Documentary
• Language(s): English
• Director(s): Susan Roberts
• Cast(s): Julie Hesmondhalgh, Rachel Austin

• Duration: 50min
• Similar To: A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough, The Perfect Neighbor
• Story:
  In 2007, Sophie Lancaster was beaten to death because of her appearance. Her story is told through a sequence of poems by Simon Armitage and through the interviews made by her mother in the wake of the tragedy. Adapted for television from the poetry anthology/stage production and radio adaptation.
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