History Month Film Event at the RBCFT

Blue Jean (15) | LGBT+ History Month

 Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Dumfries, DG2 7BE
 Tue 28th February 2023
Blue Jean
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