Project Detail

Crossing the Divide

Synopsis

Documentary exploring the ties that brought Deaf people together, and pushed them apart, during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Featuring interviews with deaf people who lived in Belfast during the 1960s and 1970s, this film tells the story of friendships and romances that crossed the religious divide.

Details

Year
2012
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
16 mins 5 secs
Director
Cathy Heffernan 1st Feature
Producer
Monica Rubio-Cadena
Executive Producer
Maverick Litchfield-Kelly
Editor
Bim Ajadi
Director of Photography
Bim Ajadi
Sound
Andres Silva
Script consultant
Patricia Gomes

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Neath Films

Unit M2
Shakespeare Business Centre
245a Coldharbour Lane
London SW9 8RR
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 207 018 2676

Sales Company

Neath Films

Unit M2
Shakespeare Business Centre
245a Coldharbour Lane
London SW9 8RR
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 207 018 2676

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