BLUE JEAN | Film Screening: North on Screen

It’s 1988. Thatcher’s government are about to pass a law stigmatizing gays and lesbians, forcing Jean, a PE teacher in the North East of England, to live a double life. But when a new student arrives and threatens to expose her, Jean is pushed to extreme lengths to keep her job and her integrity.

"A supremely accomplished debut feature from writer-director Georgia Oakley, Blue Jean captures a specific moment in British history with almost uncanny accuracy." The Observer

BAFTA-nominated for Outstanding Debut for Georgia Oakley and producer, Hélène Sifre, BLUE JEAN also won four British Independent Film Awards in 2022. These included Best Lead Performance for Rosy McEwan, Best Supporting Performance for Kerrie Hayes, Best Debur Screenwriter for Georgia Oakley and Best Casting for Shaheen Baig.

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Our North on Screen seriesis a celebration of films set in the north and made by northern talent.

Screenings are open to the public and are free, though cinemagoers are encouraged to donate to support future screenings.

This screening is brought to you by Film Hub North as part of the Spotlight Sunderland project which aims to develop and build film opportunities for audiences in the City.

Host or Publisher University of Sunderland