{"product_id":"the-glass-shield-dual-format","title":"THE GLASS SHIELD [DUAL FORMAT] - BLU-RAY","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Glass Shield (DVD + Blu-ray)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA film by Charles Burnett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first black recruit in his squad, rookie cop JJ Johnson (Michael Boatman, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Good Wife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) struggles to adapt to life on the force when confronted by the inherent prejudices and corruption of his precinct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmediately positioned as an outsider, along with fellow novice cop Deborah (Lori Petty, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTank Girl, Orange is the New Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), JJ witnesses at first-hand the brutality and implicit racism of his white colleagues. When an unlawful search results in the arrest of Teddy Woods, (Ice Cube, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBoyz N the Hood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) on dubious murder charges, JJ risks his job and his life to reveal the truth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by Charles Burnett (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eKiller of Sheep, My Brother's Wedding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), this thrilling drama shines a light on the deep-rooted racial tensions of the American justice system and the toll of opposing institutionalised bigotry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial features\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in High Definition and Standard Definition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eNewly filmed interview with Charles Burnett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2016, 26mins)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative ending (1994, 2 mins)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated booklet with full film credits and new writing by Bridget Minimore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA | 1994 | colour | 110 minutes | English language, with optional hard-of-hearing subtitles | original aspect ratio 1.85:1 | Cert 15 (moderate threat, violence, racist language) | BD50: 1080p, 24fps, PCM 2.0 stereo (48kHz\/16-bit), Region B | DVD9: PAL, 25fps, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (320kbps), Region 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BFI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46600847032494,"sku":"BFIB1258","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/4614\/3918\/files\/the_glass_shield_Lime_Light_Front_BD.png?v=1751295255","url":"https:\/\/limelightcollection.co.uk\/en-eu\/products\/the-glass-shield-dual-format","provider":"Limelight Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}