Project Detail

One Day at a Time

Synopsis

We follow Sam Batley a poet/photographer who admitted himself into an abstinence based recovery centre in Liverpool, where he wrote a poem about his young-adulthood of addiction. With the help of the other former addicts at the centre he turns this poem into a short film; throughout the making of this film and the practices of the centre we explore the importance of self-expression, connection and the power of art to heal.
We move through each resident at the house and learn how being introduced to art, sport & culture has given them a sense of purpose and connection. Wayne, at 60's taken up acting after appearing in the film. Darren, in and out of prison, now manages a mental health football team. Zoe runs a fitness and meditation centre for women.
In an impassioned speech at the premiere of the short film we learn what recovery means to Sam, “It brings hope, life and joy, not just for me but for my family too’. We then delve into the spoken-word experimental short film about Sam’s addiction, this brings clarity to the importance of the centre and the connection it brings to its residents, one day at a time.

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Features
Running time
63 min
Format
Digital, 16mm, VHS
Director
Paul Chambers 1st Feature
Producer
Sam Batley, Paul Chambers
Editor
Paul Chambers
Director of Photography
Owen Cant
Sound
Martyn Ellis, Marco Battimelli
Composer
Novymir, Skinny Pelembe, werkha, Gidge, Toronto Blessings
Principal cast
Sam Batley, PJ Smith, Jacqui Fisher, Wayne Goldie, Darren Bailey, Zoe Hesketh, Craig Taylor, Benedict Drinan, Bradley Murphey, Thomas Wynn, Jamie Maxfield

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Production Status

Production Company

Paul Chambers Films Ltd

71-75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ

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