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TISH

By Paul SNG

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Art - Culture - Completed 2023

Tish Murtha, a mother, fighter, and visionary photographer used her lens to celebrate overlooked working-class lives and fight for social change in Thatcher’s Britain. Her daughter uncovers her poignant story, unveiling the artist behind the camera.

Festivals
& Awards

Sheffield International Documentary Festival 2023

Opening Night Film

Leeds International Film Festival 2023

Audience Award Winner

Docs Ireland 2023

BIFA Longlist 2023

- Year of production
- 2023
- Genres
- Art - Culture, Social issues, Documentary
- Countries
- UNITED KINGDOM
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Duration
- 90 mn
- Director(s)
- Paul SNG
- Producer(s)
- Jen CORCORAN (Freya Films)
- Synopsis
- TISH is a heartfelt documentary that unveils the remarkable life and photography of Tish Murtha, a mother, fighter, and visionary artist hailing from Thatcher's Britain.
  
  Through her black-and-white images, Tish captured the struggles and triumphs of her working-class community with profound empathy and intimacy. Her daughter, Ella, embarks on a soul-stirring road trip, delving into Tish's hidden archive of unseen images, personal artefacts, and diaries. Through this journey, Ella reconnects with the people who knew her mother best and discovers her enigmatic essence.
  
  Tish's powerful photography not only showcased the joys and hardships of her people but also served as a call for social change. This intimate portrait celebrates Tish's unyielding spirit, her legacy, and the transformative power of art, reflecting the enduring relevance of her message in today's world.

TISH

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