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Sheffield DocFest · 2019

Sheffield DocFest 2019

New/Signals

Programme

7 films

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Jade

Consideration of reality star Jade Goody and the class politics that surrounded her.

(Year: 2019; Director: Rob Coldstream)

World premiere

The Mortician Of Manila

Life in a 24-hour funeral parlour in Manila.

(Year: 2019; Director: Leah Borromeo)

World premiere

Once Upon A Time In Iraq

How much can the rise of Isis and Europe’s migration crisis be attributed to Britain and America’s decision to invade Iraq in 2003 and overthrow Saddam Hussein?

(Country: Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, US; Year: 2019; Director: James Bluemel)

World premiere

Out In The Cold

The story of a young mother, Ashley Ard, who faces up to 99 years in prison, and her family, who are left seeking the truth. A single preview episode.

(Country: UK; Year: 2019; Director: Alison Millar)

Radical Broadcasts

A specially commissioned programme for Sheffield Doc/Fest. It celebrates the work of television director Mike Dibb.

(Country: UK; Year: 2019; Director: Mike Dibb)

The Unwanted: The Secret Windrush Files

Documentary looking at some of those affected by the Windrush scandal.

(Country: UK; Year: 2019; Director: Tim Kirby, James Ross)

World premiere

Watergate

Re-examination of the scandal that brought down the Nixon White House.

(Country: US; Year: 2018; Director: Charles Ferguson)

UK premiere