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Breaking Barz | No Dogs - No Blacks - No Irish

Breaking Barz is a short documentary about regular musical events held in Manchester, UK, that celebrate the life and legacy of Len Johnson (1902-1974). Len was a UK midweight boxing champion and activist who denied his title due to his racial identity. The film highlights Len's protest against the colour bar in Manchester, where signs read, "No Dogs, No Blacks, No Irish."

  • Baazir Kaleelur Rahman
    Director
  • Kingsley Obaseki
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Human Rights, Black Lives Matter, Racism
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Salford
  • Vancouver Black Independent Film Festival
    Vancouver
    Canada
    November 2, 2023
    Official Selection
  • International Social Change Film Festival
    Chicago
    United States
    September 30, 2023
    Official Selection
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - Lift-Off Global Network
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 4, 2023
    Official Selection
  • London Director Awards
    Lodon
    United Kingdom
    July 31, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Baazir Kaleelur Rahman

Baazir, a London-based human rights activist and documentary filmmaker, holds an MA in Documentary Production and an MBA in Humanitarian Action. He combines technical expertise with a love for cinematic storytelling, consistently delivering high-quality multimedia content. His work passionately highlights social injustices and humanitarian causes, aiming to inspire positive change through visual storytelling. Baazir's career encompasses a diverse range of topics, from human rights abuses to environmental conservation. He remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of video production and advocating for impactful causes, using his work as a powerful voice for social change.

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