Urban Hymn (15)

Crime, Drama

Set against the backdrop of the 2011 UK summer riots, 'Urban Hymn' follows a young female offender who possesses a remarkable voice and a determined social worker who inspires her to use it.

The critical consensus

Caton-Jones and his cast add nuance and depth lacking in the film’s schematic script, ensuring its emotional punch is well earned.

(*) (*) Alistair Harkness, The Scotsman, 29/09/2016

Michael Caton-Jones’s film about a delinquent diva, starring the excellent Letitia Wright, works towards a place of quiet power.

(*) (*) Mike McCahill, The Guardian, 29/09/2016

Urban Hymn may sound predictable but director Michael Caton-Jones holds the attention, showing that these two women with very different lives have more in common than we thought in a film that’s well worth searching out.

(*) Allan Hunter, Daily Express, 30/09/2016