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My Old School (15) + Recorded Q&A (AD)

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Alan Cumming in My Old School

In 1993, 16-year-old Brandon Lee enrolled at Bearsden Academy, in a well-to-do suburb of Glasgow, Scotland. What followed over the next two years would become the stuff of legend.

Brandon had been privately tutored in Canada while he accompanied his mother, an opera diva, on tour before her tragic death. The bright student surprised teachers by blazing toward his goal of entering medical school, displaying a wealth of knowledge beyond his years. Brandon found friends despite his initial awkwardness, he took bullied students under his wing, introduced classmates to seminal retro bands, and even starred in the school's production of South Pacific. But then his unbelievable secret was revealed.

Filmmaker Jono McLeod utilizes playful, period-specific animation, a pitch-perfect soundtrack, and the talents of Alan Cumming to bring the tale to life.

Tagged with: Cinema New releases

2022 Scotland dir Jono McLeod 115 min

Every screening features a post-show Q&A.

There is audio description available for this title. We provide audio description using the Dolby Screentalk system. The film soundtrack comes through the speakers in the usual way and a recorded narrator explains what is happening on screen through personal headphones. Please ask a member of staff for a set of headphones.

Barbican Cinemas

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.