On Beauty
Synopsis
Adapted from the prize-winning novel by Zadie Smith.
Details
- Year
- 2016
- Type of project
- Features
- Director
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Kasi Lemmons
- Producer
- Alison Owen, Carol Polakoff
- Screenwriter
- Kasi Lemmons (screenplay), Zadie Smith (novel)
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
UK, US coproduction
Film4 (UK), Ruby Films (UK), Viewfinder Pictures (US)
Ruby Films
26 Lloyd Baker StreetLondon
WC1X 9AW
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