Special People (PG)
The first British film to feature a cast full of disabled people is a nicely judged little comedy
Director: Justin Edgar
Starring: Dominic Coleman, Robyn Frampton, Sasha Hardway, Jason Maza, David Proud
UK, 2007, 1 hour 20 minutes
Thur 19 March 7.30pm - Dorstone Village Hall
Wednesday 1 April 7.00pm - Ross St Mary's Church Hall
Friday 3 April 7.30pm - Leominster Lion Ballroom
The first UK feature film to boast an ensemble cast of entirely disabled actors, this hilarious comedy will make you laugh, cry and cringe. Jasper is a pretentious, self-absorbed director-turned-special-needs educator whose last hopes of making a great cinematic masterpiece lie with a group of disabled teenagers at a run down community centre. The kids have a different idea about the film they want to make and the reality of their lives. The script nails the creative paralysis and self-delusion that afflicts many filmmakers, and the patronizing way they relate to those 'worse off'.
External Links: Mirror review