Duty of Care
Sunday 21st September 12:45pm (60m)
A compelling handful of films exploring the often unseen responsibilities and emotionally charged involvement in caring for others, paid and unpaid.
Content Guidance: Violence, Drug Use, Abuse (mental/emotional)
CARE
James’ prison cell is a state, Ali’s job is to clean it. He’s regretfully agreed to look after his fellow inmate, a ‘wifer’ with dementia. As their unlikely bond grows, Ali discovers the true value of care - and is forced to face what he’s neglected in his own life.
Director: Stef O’Driscoll
Writer: Sophie Ellerby
Producer: Hannah Tookey, Lindsay Fraser
FIRST TIMER
It’s Meghan’s first week on the job as a home carer. She’s left alone to visit the elderly Bonnie who has a refreshing, yet challenging approach to her personal care.
Director: Hannah Kathryn Kelso
Writer: Hannah Kathryn Kelso
Producer: Danielle Goff
LAUNDRY LIST
Laundry List centers on Joe, a young woman caught in the emotional and physical turmoil of caring for her aging mother. As their relationship strains under the weight of responsibility, frustration simmers, revealing the deep, unspoken challenges of balancing duty with personal sacrifice.
Director: Alison Emma Vivien Foyle
Writer: Joshua Hanks
Producer: Alison Emma Vivien Foyle
STRAY
Stray tells the story of Ella, a troubled teenage girl who, after her foster placement breaks down, finds herself with nowhere to go. With social services unable to find a new placement, she’s reluctantly assigned to Sam, a social care worker with whom she has a relationship albeit a rocky one.
Director: Kim Bartley
Writer: Kim Bartley
Producer: Clara Appelbe
STELLA
It's Stella's 18th birthday and she's finally leaving care. As she waits to reunite with her mam, she shares pivotal moments from her childhood that led to her ending up in the system.
Director: Micky McGregor
Writer: Sarah Tarbit
Producer: Harriet Ghost
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KPOP DEMON HUNTERS: A SING-ALONG EVENT
Genre: Animation, Family, Musical
Run Time: 1:35:44
BBFC PG
Screening as part of Women X Film Festival at VUE Cinema Darlington on Saturday 19th September at 12:00pm. Every child attending will also be given a themed goodie bag.
Directed by Samantha Cutler and Jeroen Jaspaert
Produced by Magic Light Pictures
Please note: this screening is designed for families to attend together, no unaccompanied adults will be allowed entry to cinema and children must attend with an accompanying adult.