
History Month Film Event at the RBCFT
Blue Jean (15) | LGBT+ History Month
Georgia Oakley | UK | 2022 | 97m | 15
BAFTA nominated (Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer) drama set in 1988. Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government are about to pass a law stigmatising gays and lesbians, forcing Jean (Rosy McEwen), a PE teacher, to live a double life. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new girl at school catalyses a crisis that will challenge Jean to her core.
“A slam-dunk masterpiece” ★★★★★ – THE TELEGRAPH
“A knockout performance from Rosy McEwen” – SCREEN DAILY
“Deeply human” ★★★★★ – ATTITUDE MAGAZINE
“A quietly searing British debut” – VARIETY
“Rosy McEwen puts in a calling card performance for the ages” – THE PLAYLIST
“Timeless… Georgia Oakley’s outstanding debut is a must-watch” ★★★★★ – LOUD AND CLEAR
“Rosy McEwen is phenomenal” ★★★★★ – ONE ROOM WITH A VIEW