Lucy: Breaking the Silence
Synopsis
In May 2012, Lucy committed suicide to the complete shock of all her friends and family. This is not only Lucy's story, but the story of those left behind, telling the tragic story of a young woman who sadly took her own life at the age of 23. Lucy’s story is told through the eyes of her family and friends alongside archive footage and photos of Lucy. Her family reminisces about Lucy as a young girl growing up and consider any indication of mental health issues, leading up to the events of the day she committed suicide.
Details
- Year
- 2018
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 60 mins
- Format
- HD
- Director
-
Sarah Holloway 1st Feature
- Producer
- Tristan Loraine
- Executive Producer
- Adrian G. Popp
- Editor
- Sarah Holloway
- Director of Photography
- Ed White
- Sound
- Luke White
- Composer
- Moritz Schmittat
- Principal cast
- The Rayner family
- Production Manager
- Beth Moran
- Assistant Producer
- Beth Moran
- Film Image
- © Fact Not Fiction Films 2018
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Fact Not Fiction Films Ltd
30 Worthing RoadHorsham
West Sussex
RH12 1SL
Sales Company
Boulder Creek International
Keeton's and Collett Road (3Space),Corner Keeton's Road and Collett Road
London
SE16 4EE
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