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7.0
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Critic William Thomas
rated 8

...the country’s most socially conscious filmmaker has once again tackled a current issue - immigration - but has also approached it from a fresh angle that makes the problem feel new and unexpected.

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Keren Corea
rated 10

Very good, I love it.

2 years ago
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Cast & Crew

Ken Loach
Director
Lesław Żurek
As Karol
Branko Tomović
As Milan
David Doyle
As Tony
Frank Gilhooley
As Derek
Joe Siffleet
As Jamie

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In this powerful and thought-provoking drama, Angie (Kierston Wareing) is a young woman who has just been fired from her latest dead-end job. Frustrated and determined to take control of her life, she decides to start her own recruitment agency, running it from her kitchen with her friend and flatmate Rose (Juliet Ellis). Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, Angie builds a successful business, but at what cost? As she becomes increasingly willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, she must confront the harsh realities of the immigration system and the exploitation of vulnerable workers. With a strong performance from Wareing and a nuanced portrayal of complex social issues, It's a Free World... is a gripping and impactful film that will leave you questioning the true cost of success.

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It's a Free World... was released in theaters on February 28, 2008.