Life Encounters at 92
Press Release
Life through the eyes of my Grandmother
For Immediate Release: 1st May 2020
A depiction of life from 1930, right up to present day, focusing on real life experiences and compelling stories from a 92 year old.
'Life Encounters at 92' is a new Documentary which explores real home truths from a generation that many of us know little about.
The screening details are as follows:
Screening of ~ Life Encounters at 92
Free event. Please email Lifeencountersat92@gmail.com to secure tickets.
Date: 1st May 2020
Guest Arrival : 6:30pm
Screening : 7:30pm
Location : The Barn
Market Bosworth Leicestershire
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Digital Degree Show!
An additional online screening will also be taking place.
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(Coming soon...)
"It's an extremely heartfelt and personal peice and im forever grateful that my Grandmother shared these very personal reflections with me. "
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Director - Olivia Lloyd
The event will consist of a talk from the director, discussing the main inspiration behind the idea of ‘Life Encounters at 92’ and an insight into the running’s of the project. Afterwards a screening of the Documentary will take place, followed by a Q&A session where you can ask any further questions to either the Director or Brenda Colclough herself.
A truly compelling Documentary which explores the life of Brenda Colclough, a 92 year old women from a small town in Atherstone, Warwickshire.
The piece seeks to curate the life experiences of a woman who has lived through many of the 20th Century’s greatest events.
The piece encapsulates what life was really like for an individual living during her era. The Documentary sensitively explores Brenda's private reflections on her childhood, her early years, work life, the war and life today as a 92-year-old, independently living woman - how society has changed and how she had to adapt to thrive.
‘Life Encounters at 92’ focuses on a remarkably captivating story of a lady who at a very early age, witnessed one of the most significant historical events to ever be documented; World War 2. Brenda shares some very honest experiences about how life was 80 years ago and some of the personal encounters she had to face during that time.
The documentary focuses on aspects such as her early years and how she had to sacrifice her education to look after her poorly mother. Her working life, such as working for ‘Hatton’s Hat Factory’ in Atherstone, which was one of the leading establishments in the West Midlands for the British hatting industry. The main focus of ‘Life Encounters at 92’ is the prominence of the Second World War which was apparent from 1939 to 1940. It highlights the struggles of this period and the detrimental impact it created.
She elaborates on how this affected her husband and his personal experiences of fighting for Britain.
The reflections that she shares are truly astonishing and also very heartwarming. Not only does it leave you feeling extremely blessed and fortunate, but as an artefact, it’s a medium that can also be used for educational purposes, giving a personal insight into such a momentous part of history.
"I'm very lucky. I'm very happy how my life has gone"
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Brenda Colclough
WHAT: A screening of the Documentary, ‘Life Encounters at 92’, followed by a Q&A session with the Director and Brenda Colclough (who featured within the piece).
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WHERE: The Barn, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire.
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WHEN: 1st May 2020 & Guest Arrival 6.30pm. Screening of film will take place at 7.30pm
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GUEST SPEAKERS: Director & Producer of Life Encounters at 92 & Jonathon Finch a Graphic Designer from Leeds who’s a media professional within the industry.
A statement from the Director of 'Life Encounters at 92' - Olivia Lloyd
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"With already having an outstanding appreciation for history, I wanted to elaborate upon this and develop an artefact which encompasses those aspects. I knew my Grandmother had many stories from over her lifetime and I wanted to encapsulate those compelling tales and explore the journey of her life in the format of a Documentary. A medium where people can be educated on her era, as well as listening to a truly emotive piece, from an honest, loveable individual, full of wisdom."
If you require more information about either the Documentary or more details on the event, please refer to the EPK which is accessible at https://lifeencountersat92.wixsite.com/mysite or email the address below.
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