New film - Grow Your Own

[theelderflower]

Evening all :)

I went to a preview screening of a new film called "Grow Your Own" last night. It is a fictional tale, but based on an idea developed by a film-maker (Carl Hunter) who has been involved with Art in Action and a number of refugees who have made their home in and around Liverpool. The council provided people with allotments as a means of providing structure and social contact. I believe that he made a short documentary about the scheme and then decided it would make for a good film.

It is very funny indeed, despite some stories the refugees tell about the hell they have left behind and it is warming to see how the story develops and the strong community that forms between all the allotment keepers/owners when faced with adversity, despite a little resistance to start with from the existing inhabitants!

I am not usually very liberal-minded but could not help but be impressed by the film, although I was not aware of the Liverpool allotment project until this afternoon (and did some research). Someone had told me it was based on real events, which is why I wondered if anyone on A4A is familiar with the film or project it's based on. I don't think it is actually out for a while yet, but will look up some more info on it if people are interested.

Now time for some furniture moving. Sure to leave me with countless aches and pains tomorrow morning!

[theelderflower]

[sand]

I read about this film in the Sunday paper last week and decided then that it was time we found our way back to the cinema.

It does look good.  Found the trailer on YouTube if you are interested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCTqSm78asw

'Deport Paris Hilton!' - bit late for that now...

Sand ;)

[manicscousers]

thanks for the link, I look forward to seeing it, don't know how many people will be interested, apart from all of us, of course  ;D

[theelderflower]

I'm not so sure... it has a good cast, so that might spread the appeal a little. I really hope it does well though as it's a gem of a film.

I was looking at the GYO site and there's a competition to win some gardening-related goodies. Well worth entering that!

Btw... it's out next Fri (June 15th)  8)

[caroline7758]

Might even go to the cinema for that one instead of waiting for the DVD!

[theelderflower]

Hopefully it'll get a wide release so all allotment addicts can get to see it! lol

[dgillings]

Just seen this! a truly fantastic movie, excellent story and acting.. thanks Sunday Times for the free tickets!

highly recommended to all!

[prink13]

More goodies to win on the film's official web-site

http://www.growyourownthemovie.co.uk/

Looks really good film, not sure when on in this area, but got to be worth a cinema trip

Kathi

[cornykev]

Told the OH I will take her to see the film, I don't think she's been this excited since our first date.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :-*

[theelderflower]

Been away a few days on business and come back to find loads of interest in the film. That's so cool!

Glad you loved it dgillings! I got my tickets from the paper too 8)

I listen to LBC (radio station) a lot down here (in London) and they've got some competition going next week to win tickets and money too I think for people's allotment or garden tales! I don't have an allotment (YET!) and not much of a garden, but thought I'd give it a mention. LBC 97.3 competition

Here's another clip on Metacafe.

Off to bed now... it's been an exhausting few days  ::)

[caroline7758]

Might finaaly use "Orange Wednesday" for the first time!

[OliveOil]

I can't wait to see it - it looks brilliant!

[Wicker]

Went today and It is great - would recommend anyone to go see it.... We can all  identify with the allotment "characters" plus the acting is excellent

[saddad]

Looked for it on the day but it wasn't out here yet!
:'(

[caroline7758]

Same in York, Saddad. :(

[Biscombe]

Just seen the trailer and my old Manchester pool partner John Henshaw is in it!! name dropper eh!!!! Off to UK this weekend first thing i do when i get there is check the cinema listings!!!

[caroline7758]

WHY is this being shown at so few cinemas? This is now its third week out and it's only on at the small cinema in York at 3.30 in the afternoon! At this rate I'll have to wait for the DVD.

[Biscombe]

Great film! not much growing on those allotments though!! should have used real ones!!

[sand]

Apparently the DVD is out in August.

We will have to wait for that as it's not being shown near to us.

Sand  :(