Amazing Grace film starring Leicester actress Hannah Walters screens in her hometown
New independent British feature film, 'Amazing Grace', starring Leicester's very own Hannah Walters came to the Phoenix Cinema in the city Monday 2nd November.
Hannah, who is known for This Is England, Boiling Point, A Thousand Blows and Netflix's Adolescence, stars alongside Daniel P. Lewis. And The supporting cast includes BAFTA-winning actress Chanel Cresswell (This Is England '90) and BAFTA-nominated actor James Nelson-Joyce (This City Is Ours).
The film is directed by Ruth Carney, whose television credits include Shetland, Brassic and Call the Midwife, marking her feature-film directorial debut.
'Amazing Grace' follows Walter, an isolated man struggling with his mental health, who forms an unexpected connection with Grace, a crisis helpline volunteer. As their conversations develop, Walter begins to confront the trauma, addiction and shame he has carried throughout his life.
Star Daniel P. Lewis says about Hannah Walters, “It's a deeply personal, performance led British drama exploring mental health, compassion, human connection and hope.”
“We've also been working alongside Samaritans to help raise awareness of the film's themes.”
Following the screening, Hannah, Ruth and Daniel took part in a live Q&A session , where they discussed the film, its themes and the journey of bringing such an independent British feature to the screen.
As the film's writer, producer and co-lead, Daniel is particularly passionate about the independent filmmaking side of this story.
“We've managed to bring together an incredible cast and experienced director on a relatively modest budget, and it's been quite a journey getting the film from its original screenplay to the big screen”, adds Daniel.
Find out more about the film on its IMDB page https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32857547/
And follow at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amazinggracefilm_/
If you’re struggling with any issues reach out to Samaritans here
https://www.samaritans.org/news/amazing-grace-film-hope-human-connection/
Future screenings:
THE LIGHT CINEMA, NEW BRIGHTON
Preview Screening | Q&A
Ruth Carney | Daniel.P.Lewis | Sean O'Neill | Dawn Tolcher
Fri 6th Nov
MILLENNIUM POINT CINEMA, BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham Film Festival | Q&A
Ruth Carney | Daniel.P.Lewis | Carley Armstrong | Angela Lonsdale
Sun 8th Nov
SCALA CINEMA, PRESTATYN
Preview Screening | Q&A
Ruth Carney | Daniel.P.Lewis
Mon 9th Nov
And more dates & cinemas to be announced
