Opening Night: Tish

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The Opening Night film of Sheffield DocFest 30th edition is the world premiere of Paul Sng's moving portrait of social documentary photographer and trailblazer Tish Murtha, who dedicated her life to documenting the lives of working-class communities in North East England.

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.

Tickets for the Opening Night's screening of Tish are available to book exclusively on the Sheffield City Hall website.

In this show

Film Intro
15 mins
Tish
90 mins
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Film Extended Q&A
30 mins

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Opening Night: Tish
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Sheffield City Hall - Oval Hall

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