All White in Barking

Filmmaker Marc Isaacs brings charm and humor to his exploration of modern attitudes toward race in Barking, a predominantly white working-class town in East London. Through the lives of five diverse characters, Isaacs—though largely unseen—delicately challenges prejudices and unravels preconceptions with striking outcomes. The film often evokes the feel of a Mike Leigh comedy, especially when Isaacs encourages a white resident to engage with her Nigerian neighbors.