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Skin (15)
Directed by Guy Nattiv
THIS powerful debut feature by Guy Nattiv is inspired by the real-life story of how Bryon Widner, a former American neonazi racist skinhead, transforms his life by turning his back on hatred and violence.
The film-maker reportedly spent some five years unsuccessfully trying to finance his film but then Donald Trump was elected president and Charlottesville happened — both giving legitimacy and a rising voice to white supremacists.
An almost unrecognisable Jamie Bell gives a stellar and disturbing performance as the tattooed Widner. Raised by racist skinheads, he’s saved by the love of his wife and family and black activist Daryle Jenkins (Mike Colter).
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