Project Detail

Me, My Mouth and I

Synopsis

A 60-minute film exploring neuro-diversity in the arts through the work of Samuel Beckett from disabled performer Jess Thom's personal perspective. Jess is an artist and activist who also has Tourette's Syndrome. In this film, Jess takes us on a funny and unpredictable journey of discovery into one of Beckett's most complex plays,and asks us to radically reconsider issues of disability, representation and social exclusion as she prepares to perform the role of Mouth in Not I, in front of a live theatre audience.

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Features
Running time
60 minutes
Format
4K Video
Director
Sophie Robinson
Producer
Sophie Robinson, Amelia King, Jess Thom, Matthew Pountney
Co-Producer
Touretteshero, Sunshine Pictures
Executive Producer
Andrew Fettis
Editor
Reg Wrench
Director of Photography
Olly Verschoyle
Sound
Justin Smith
Principal cast
Jessica Thom
Commission Information
A BBC Performance Live Commission in collaboration with Arts Council England

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Production Status

Production Company

Touretteshero CIC

2 Walmer Castle Court
102 Peckham Road
London
SE15 5BE

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