Blinded by the Light

In Thatcher-era England, Pakistani-British teen Javed (Viveik Kalra) was chafing under working-class life, racial tensions, and a father (Kulvinder Ghir) who sneered at his literary ambitions. After a school buddy (Aaron Phagura) turned him on to the music of Bruce Springsteen, though, he developed the confidence and courage to follow his dreams. Exhilarating coming-of-age tale--based on Sarfraz Manzoor’s book "Greetings from Bury Park" and packed with Boss standards--also stars Hayley Atwell. 117 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.