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Liverpool Story

Liverpool Story

Synopsis

Finding beauty in the ordinary, Liverpool takes centre stage in this year-in-the-life documentary portrait. ​

Communities and voices are observed from a fresh perspective as the city navigates through an eventful year.
Mirroring the ebb and flow of the River Mersey, LIVERPOOL STORY is an intimate document of daily life, observing the city and its people over the passing seasons.

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Year
2025
Type of film
Features
Running time
126 min
Format
Digital
Director
Daniel Draper
Producer
Christie Allanson, Daniel Draper
Editor
Christie Allanson
Screenwriter
Daniel Draper
Director of Photography
Daniel Draper
Sound
Sam Auguste
Composer
Likvaka
Principal cast
Amina Atiq, Jeff Young, Sam Batley, DW Mault, Dave Nicholas, Jane MacNeil, Naomi Ditchfield, John Gahan, Mike Keenan, Elke Weissmann, Rita Smith, Mick Colligan, Chris Howard, Kath Huxley, Jayne Huxley, Sharon Finnigan, Dan Chan

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