Showing Up (film)
2023
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Jun 9, 2023 · Oakley’s care and McEwen’s intense performance make “Blue Jean” one of this year’s most impressive movies. It deals with so much heartbreak without as many words; its pain is communicated through its somberly beautiful palette and performances.
Jun 8, 2023 · ‘Blue Jean’ Review: No Privacy in the Girls’ Locker Room. School bullying rattles the life of a closeted lesbian teacher in this accomplished period drama. Share full article. Rosy McEwen...
Jun 9, 2023 · 96% Tomatometer 113 Reviews 92% Audience Score 500+ Ratings England, 1988 -- Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government is about to pass a law stigmatizing gays and lesbians, forcing Jean, a...
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Sep 9, 2022 · Critics Pick. ‘Blue Jean’ Review: A Lesbian Teacher Faces (and Perpetuates) Systemic Homophobia in a Quietly Searing British Debut. Writer-director Georgia Oakley and star Rosy McEwen announce...
Jun 20, 2023 · ‘Blue Jean’ Review: Riveting Queer Identity Drama Is a Head-Turner for Both Director and Lead Actress. A lesbian gym teacher in late ‘80s Northeast England begins questioning her double life in...
Jun 10, 2023 · British film ‘Blue Jean, ’about a closeted teacher during the Thatcher era, looks back at a bill that banned people from “promoting homosexuality.”
Jun 8, 2023 · A lesbian gym teacher is caught between worlds against a political backdrop of rising anti-gay sentiment in Georgia Oakley's piercing debut.
