This uplifting short film documents the inspiring journey of Alwyn, a professional Blues musician who following a stroke, lost the ability to communicate verbally, and with it the passion and motivation to continue playing music.
A Bridging the Gap project, in association with the Scottish Documentary Institute
Director: Hazel Baillie
Producer: Micky MacPherson
Director of Photography: Ewan McNicol
Music: Alwyn James
WINNER – Best International Short Documentary, New Zealand International Documentary Film Festival 2006
DOCNZ International Documentary Festival, Auckland, New Zealand – Sept 2006
FINALIST – Saltire Society Grierson Award 2005
Edinburgh International Film Festival, Scotland UK – August 2005
ROSHD International Film Festival, Tehran, Iran – November 2006
Reel 2006 Showcase, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK – November 2006
Tallgrass Film Festival, Wichita, Kansas, USA – October 2006
Document4 Film Festival, Glasgow, Scotland, UK – October 2006
DOCNZ International Documentary Festival, Auckland, New Zealand – Sept 2006
Edinburgh International Film Festival, Scotland, UK – August 2005