Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster

Duration: 50 min
Release date: 2015-10-11
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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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Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster

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