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Ted and Noel

Synopsis

For 50 years, iconic activist Ted Brown has fought for queer and black identities. But after his partner suffers homophobic abuse in a care home, a devastated Ted questions the impact of his activism.
Official selection Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2023 - World premiere

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
25 min
Format
4k
Director
Julia Alcamo
Producer
Dan Hodgson, Mary Pattisson
Executive Producer
Hannah Bush Bailey, co-Executive Producer Rob Profusek
Editor
Sarah Keeling
Director of Photography
Morgan K. Spencer
Sound
Kevin Langhamer
Composer
Peter Edwards
Principal cast
Ted Brown
Correct title
Ted & Noel

Genre

LGBTQIA+ Human Rights Woman Director

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Happenstance Films

Preston Park House
Brighton
BN1 6SB

Supported by Made of Truth: BFI Doc Society Short Film Fund

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