Blinded by the Light – Official Trailer

For anyone who has ever wanted to dream, you’re not alone. Inspired by the legendary music of #BruceSpringsteen, comes #BlindedByTheLightMovie – In Cinemas 15 August 2019.

From writer/director/producer Gurinder Chadha (“Bend It Like Beckham”) comes the inspirational drama “Blinded by the Light,” set to the music and lyrics of Bruce Springsteen’s timeless songs.
“Blinded by the Light” is a joyful story of courage, love, hope, family and the unique ability of music to lift the human spirit. The film tells the story of Javed (Viveik Kalra), a British teen of Pakistani descent growing up in the town of Luton, England, in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. But when a classmate introduces him to the music of Bruce Springsteen, Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in the powerful lyrics. As Javed discovers a cathartic outlet for his own pent-up dreams, he also begins to find the courage to express himself in his own unique voice.
Inspired by a true story, based on Sarfraz Manzoor’s acclaimed memoir Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion and Rock N’ Roll, “Blinded by the Light” was directed by Gurinder Chadha from a screenplay written by Manzoor, Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges.
“Blinded by the Light” stars Viveik Kalra, Kulvinder Ghir, Meera Ganatra, Nell Williams, Aaron Phagura, Hayley Atwell and Dean-Charles Chapman.
The story is underscored by the music and poetic lyrics of Springsteen, who gave Chadha his blessing from the film’s inception.
Gurinder Chadha, Jane Barclay and Jamal Daniel produced the film, with Tory Metzger, Renee Witt, Peter Touche, Stephen Spence, Hannah Leader, Tracy Nurse, and Paul Mayeda Berges serving as executive producers. Chadha’s behind-the-scenes creative team included director of photography Ben Smithard, production designer Nick Ellis, editor Justin Krish, and costume designer Annie Hardinge. The original score music is by A.R. Rahman. New Line Cinema presents, in association with Levantine Films and Ingenious Media, a Bend It Films Production, a Gurinder Chadha Film, “Blinded by the Light.” The film is slated for release beginning 15 August, 2019, and will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

[sarahb]

I cried when I saw this trailer. Like full on sobbed, I have never heard of a movie more perfect than this. I’m a die hard Bruce Springsteen fan, his music and lyrics just touch me in a way nothing else ever could. His music helps me get through each hard day with a smile on my face, waiting for my sunny day. I’ve always dreamed of being a writer, a lyricist, having my words change the world for the better. But, it’s a struggle, writing isn’t considered a job in my family. Just this trailer gives me hope, and I can’t wait to see the movie.

[hanakhan]

I came here for the Pakistani Madonna Part! <3. Long live our parents who live in the last century. that's what makes life fun and real!

[ahsansiddiqui]

who better than agent peggy carter to be the inspiring teacher for our hero! sniff sniff ! damn those onions being chopped across the street at the cafe!

[markissboi]

👨‍💻Just watched - d/loaded it NOV 2019 - Dam it's Good - do yourself a favour 👍🥇🥇🥇winner
No matter who where u come from the message is Universal 🌎🌏🌍 we all have a struggle 😳some of us rise up out of the swamp & achieve

[perucreations]

Ohh warner bros please release in India...