Thursday, November 7th 2024

TISH

Dir. PAUL SNG, United Kingdom 2023, 90 min. Paul Sng’s powerful film celebrates the work of Tish Murtha and her commitment to fighting for the communities like the one she grew up in. Born in the northern coastal town of South Shields, she was driven by a fierce conviction to record the impact of Thatcher era de-industrialisation upon local communities. Her striking black and white photos convey a tenderness and intimacy that set her apart from her peers and her work would become a powerful record of a world decimated by a new and ruthless form of capitalism.