Autobiographical exploration of family life during Thatcher era
Introduction to the Billingham family and their life in a Black Country council flat during the Thatcher era.
Richard and Jason's experiences growing up, shaped by their parents' relationship and the social environment.
The impact of Thatcher era policies and economic challenges on the family's daily life and relationships.
Adult Richard's attempt to understand and document his parents' lives through photography.
On the outskirts of Birmingham and the margins of society the Billingham family perform extreme rituals and break social taboos as they muddle through a life decided by factors beyond their control. At times shocking and laced with an unsettling humor, three episodes unfold as a powerful evocation of the experience of growing up in a Black Country council flat.
Richard Billingham
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