Fine – Reluctant Silence

2005: Documentary

An exploration into the power of expression through words, music and gesture.

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.

Crew

Director: Hazel Baillie
Producer: Micky MacPherson
Director of Photography: Ewan McNicol
Music: Alwyn James

Cast

Alwyn James

Awards

WINNER
Best International Short Documentary
DOCNZ International Documentary Film Festival 2006

FINALIST
Saltire Society Grierson Award
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2005

Festivals

Edinburgh International Film Festival, Scotland, UK – August 2005
DOCNZ International Documentary Festival, Auckland, New Zealand – September 2006
Document4 Film Festival, Glasgow, Scotland, UK – October 2006
Tallgrass Film Festival, Wichita, Kansas, USA – October 2006
Reel 2006 Showcase, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK – November 2006
ROSHD International Film Festival, Tehran, Iran – November 2006