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Blue Jean (15) + ScreenTalk

New Release ScreenTalks

,Cinema 2
Still from Blue Jean

A lesbian gym teacher grapples with homophobia in this defiant drama set in Thatcher's Britain. Plus ScreenTalk with writer-director Georgia Oakley, actor Rosy McEwen, and producer Hélène Sifre.

1988. As the Thatcher government is days away from a decade in power, the spectre of Section 28, a law banning local authorities and schools from 'promoting homosexuality', looms large on the England's queer community. 

PE teacher Jean is caught between her public and private life when a new student at her school arrives in need of support that only she can provide.

We are delighted to welcome writer-director Georgia Oakley, actors Rosy McEwen & Kerrie Hayes, and producer Hélène Sifre who will be in conversation with Creative Producer, Mekella Broomberg after the film.

Tagged with: Cinema New releases ScreenTalks

UK 2022 dir Georgia Oakley 97 min

  • ‘This is essential viewing… Stellar. Rambunctious. Profound. Life-affirming‘
    Little White Lies
  • ‘Ferociously powerful‘
    Financial Times
  • ‘This is essential viewing… Stellar. Rambunctious. Profound. Life-affirming.‘
    The Telegraph

Cinema 2

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.