Suzanne, Suzanne (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1982, Suzanne, Suzanne is a documentary film directed by Camille Billops, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. This poignant documentary profiles a young black woman's struggle to confront the legacy of a physically abusive father and her headlong flight into drug abuse. Suzanne, after years of physical and psychological abuse, is compelled to understand her father's violence and her mother's passive complicity, who suffered at her husband's hands as well, as the keys to her own self-destruction. After years of silence, Suzanne and her mother are finally able to share their painful experiences with each other in an intensely moving moment of truth.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Suzanne, Suzanne has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suzanne, Suzanne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suzanne, Suzanne tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suzanne, Suzanne (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Suzanne, Suzanne change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Suzanne, Suzanne worth watching?
- Suzanne, Suzanne holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Suzanne, Suzanne released?
- Suzanne, Suzanne was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.
