Among Us
Friday 19th September 11:00am (70m)
Documentaries shining a light on northern lives and communities
Content Guidance: sexual abuse, abuse (mental/emotional)
PEGS & BACON
May, an 84-year-old shopkeeper, has been the heart and soul of her small farm shop for over fifty years. More than just a place to buy essentials, May's shop is a cornerstone of the community. Through intimate moments and the gentle rhythm of village life, Pegs & Bacon captures the essence of resilience, kindness, and the quiet power of human connection in an ever-evolving world.
Director: Sarah Nicola Mason
Producer: Holly Tarquini
JOY O’ DANCE
Joy O’ Dance follows young performers in Yorkshire as they prepare for a milestone show, embracing the discipline of traditional ballet with a down-to-earth Yorkshire spirit. Through personal stories and mesmerising choreography, Joy O’ Dance captures the joy, resilience and connection that come through movement, proving that ballet belongs to everyone.
Director: Dawn Feather
Producer: Dawn Feather
CLARE’S LAW
A short documentary raising awareness surrounding Clare's Law; if your partner has a history of violent or abusive behaviour, you have the right to be told.
Director: Phoebe Brooks
Writer: Phoebe Brooks
Producer: Connor Cross
SKATE LIKE A LASS
From mountains in Lake District to Blackpool promenade. These skate collectives were created to provide a safe space & welcoming environment for female & LGBT+ skaters in the area.
Director: Juliet Klottrup
THE GOLDEN POSTBOX
An ode to a postbox painted gold, and the mood that birthed it.
The Golden Postbox is a wry micro-documentary investigating our society's changing attitudes and optimism, through the entry point of a postbox in Sheffield.
Director: Julia Mervis
Producer: Chim’Di Ugada
IMPACT
IMPACT is a short documentary made by the incredible young women of the Young Women’s Film Academy, exploring the profound impact of climate change, with a focus on the damaging impact of fast fashion on the mental health of young women in the north east of England.
Director: The Young Women’s Film Academy
Writer: Danielle Giddens
Producer: Beth Connolly, Clara Shield
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Mia Thermopolis has just found out that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia. With her friends Lilly and Michael Moscovitz in tow, she tries to navigate through the rest of her 15th year. Join us for a special anniversary screening of the much loved film for it’s 25th anniversary!
The Princess Diaries
Genre: Childrens/Family
Year: 2001
Running time: 115 minutes
Screening as part of Women X Film Festival at VUE Cinema Darlington on Saturday 19th September at 14:15pm. All attendees will receive a tiara to wear during the screening (if they want!)
Directed by Garry Marshall
Written by Meg Cabot and Gina Wendkos
Starring Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo.
Produced by Debra Martin Chase, Whitney Houston, Mario Iscovich and Ellen H.Schwatz