Paul Sng’s powerful film celebrates the work of Murtha and her commitment to fighting for the communities like the one she grew up in. Born in the northern coastal town of South Shields, she was driven by a fierce conviction to record the impact of Thatcher era de-industrialisation upon local communities. Her striking black and white photos convey a tenderness and intimacy that set her apart from her peers and her work would become a powerful record of a world decimated by a new and ruthless form of capitalism. The film follows Tish’s daughter Ella as she revisits key moments from her mother’s life and work. She is accompanied by people who remained close to Tish throughout her life, and who are committed to ensuring her remarkable legacy is recognised.
With the support of the BFI Doc Society Fund and Screen Scotland (thanks to National Lottery funding) in association with BBC England and BBC Arts
Tickets for the Opening Night's screening of Tish are available to book exclusively on the Sheffield City Hall website.
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Premiere statusWorld premiere
Film details
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Director(s)Paul Sng
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Country(s)United Kingdom
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Year2023
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Duration90 mins
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Executive producer(s)Ella Murtha, John Archer, Emma Cahusac, Aisling O'Connor , Mark Thomas, Hannah Bush Bailey, Shanida Scotland
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Producer(s)Jennifer Corcoran / Freya Films
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CinematographyHollie Galloway
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EditingLindsay Watson, Angela Slaven
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SoundCassandra Routledge, Emma Butt
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Scoring/CompositionAlexandra Hamilton-Ayres
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Language(s)English
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