Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go (PG)

Director: Kim Longinotto
Starring: The children and staff of the Mulberry Bush school
UK, 2007, 1 hour 40 minutes

Wednesday 9 April – BAFTA&SWM Special Gala Drinks 7.30pm followed by Screening 8.15
Thursday 10 April 6.00pm
Friday 11 11.00am
The Courtyard, Hereford

From the best British documentary filmmaker of her generation comes this fascinating insight into the workings of the Mulberry Bush school that caters for troubled kids. Where emotional trauma and violent confrontation are never far away and the staff appear positively saintly. Asking vital questions about how best to deal with difficult children Longinotto, offers no pat answers or facile analysis, just observation of good people helping damaged kids. This is food for thought for anyone who thinks that poor parenting is a crucial social issue. Quietly positive.

On Wednesday 9 April BAFTA and Screen WM are proud to host a special gala screening of Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go in association with Borderlines Film Festival.

In partnership with Screen WM, this event is part of BAFTA in The Regions; a programme of screenings and events throughout England run in partnership with the Regional Screen Agencies.

The BAFTA and Screen WM screening of Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go will be preceded by a drinks reception open to all ticket holders.

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Screen WM is the regional agency working to support, promote and develop the screen media industry in the West Midlands.

“Remarkable… shot with clarity and human kindness.” The Observer

Winner of the Best British Documentary Award at BRITDOC

Text from the Borderlines Website