A collective contradictory essay about the edge of England, told through the inner lives of a small town, where refugees cross everyday in small boats.
IN CINEMAS NOW
All screenings will include a panel discussion with the director, Jessi Gutch, and a combination of film participants and/or members of the local community affected by the themes of the film.
October
Folkestone Documentary Festival - Silver Screen | Wednesday 22nd October, 7pm
Broadstairs Palace Cinema | Monday 27th October, 7.30pm
November
Central Scotland Documentary Festival - Macrobert Arts Centre | Saturday 1st Nov, 5.45pm
Lewes - Westgate Chapel & Community Hub | Wednesday 12th Nov, 7pm
Nunhead Community Cinema | Thursday 13th Nov, 7pm
Isle of Wight - Ventnor Arts Club | Tuesday 18th Nov, 7pm
Brighton - Duke of Yorks Cinema | Wednesday 19th Nov, 7pm
Belfast - Queens Film Theatre | Sunday 23rd Nov, 5.45pm
Bradford - Pictureville Cinema | Wednesday 26th Nov, 6.30pm
Margate Film Festival - Ark Cliftonville | Sunday 30th Nov, 1pm
December
London - Rio Cinema | Thursday 4th Dec, 6.30pm
Falmouth - The Poly Cinema | Wednesday 10th Dec, 6pm
“Stop the boats” and “take back control” have defined UK politics for the last decade; thinly-veiled racism behind borders meant to protect a certain kind of Englishness.
Jessi moves from London to Folkestone, a Brexit-voting small town built on the iconic White Cliffs. Refugees cross daily from France, and tensions rise between 'woke' progressives and a conservative set nostalgic for Empire and War heroics.
Through moments of emotion, humour, and the everyday, the place and people shift from caricature to community, as she meets 6 characters embodying hope for a messy inclusive England.
We enter their lives, echoing collective thoughts and dreams as the Coronation comes, wars begin, and Governments change, trying to work out who we really are amidst social and political chaos.
Directed by Jessi Gutch
Produced by Charlie Phillips (I am Charlie) and Nikki Parrott (Tigerlily Two)