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Blinded by the Light 2019 ‧ Drama/Comedy ‧ 1h 58m

★★★★☆  I loved this move. It’s a musical and so cheesy but extremely heartfelt and although it takes place in England in the 1980′s, I found it extremely relatable. The almost 2 hour movie captures many pivotal moments I connected with as a Pakistani growing up in a western predominantly white society.

Javed is a Pakistani teenager who experiences racial and economic turmoil while living in Luton, England, in 1987. He writes poetry as a way to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the stubborn views of his traditional father. When a classmate introduces him to the music of Bruce Springsteen, Javed sees parallels between the singer's powerful lyrics and his own working-class environment. Springsteen's melodies soon inspire Javed to find his own voice and follow his dreams.