Featuring the lives of taxi drivers and their families around the city of Manchester this documentry gains intimate access into the lifestyle of an asian taxi driver living in the UK. Cinematic shots of the historic and iconic city of ...See moreFeaturing the lives of taxi drivers and their families around the city of Manchester this documentry gains intimate access into the lifestyle of an asian taxi driver living in the UK. Cinematic shots of the historic and iconic city of Manchester allow the film to capture the real hustle and bustle of a major British city showing the glamorous and not so glamorous aspects of this occupation. From drunken punters to authentic social gatherings that bind the asian taxi community together, this footage will make the taxi drivers son proud of his father, whilst educating the more distant people about the trails and tribulations involved within the job. Taxi services around the whole country provide a major part in the functioning of society and also have become one of the most dependable sources of income for people moving to the UK who want to play by the rules and earn an honest living. A large majority of taxi drivers are asian and through the numbers have naturally created a subculture that makes an interesting topic to delve into and analyse. The asian taxi driver has become just as iconic to Britain as fish and chips so it only makes sense to celebrate with a documentary. Written by
Usman Ashraf
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