Overview

A BBC film crew is interviewing a ‘typical Catholic family’ in the Divis Flats area of Belfast, when news comes in that a child, known to the family, has been hit by a stray plastic bullet fired by a British soldier – a version of events contested by the army. Back in London, editing the footage, the producer and researcher on the project wrestle with how to present the incident, and with their responsibility to the people in the film.

Cast

Kay Adshead, Andy Rashleigh, Patrick Higgins, Tracey Lynch, Sally McCafferty, George Shane, Paul Jesson, Frances Barber

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What is "Acceptable Levels" about?

A BBC film crew is interviewing a ‘typical Catholic family’ in the Divis Flats area of Belfast, when news comes in that a child, known to the family, has been hit by a stray plastic bullet fired by a British soldier – a version of events contested by the army. Back in London, editing the footage, the producer and researcher on the project wrestle with how to present the incident, and with their responsibility to the people in the film.

When was "Acceptable Levels" released?

Acceptable Levels was released in 1983.

Who stars in "Acceptable Levels"?

The cast includes Kay Adshead, Andy Rashleigh, Patrick Higgins, Tracey Lynch.