Project Detail

Lucy: Breaking the Silence

Synopsis

Behind 22-year-old Lucy's smile she covered a dark secret.
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

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Boulder Creek International

Keeton's and Collett Road (3Space),
Corner Keeton's Road and Collett Road
London
SE16 4EE

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