D is for Distance + Introduction

12A
1hr 30mins

Emma Matthew’s and Christopher Petit’s (Radio On) illuminating, affectingly personal documentary details the life of their son Louis and his experience with epilepsy.

This special screening will be preceded by an introduction by Lily Welsh, volunteer from Epilepsy Action.

Unfortunately no Audio Description track is available for this feature.
Emma Matthews, Christopher Petit
12A
Documentary
Upsetting scenes, drug references, infrequent strong language
English

D is for Distance is an exceptional meditation on cinema, the NHS and family relationships.

Documenting the life of Louis, and his debilitating epilepsy, it draws upon an extraordinary archive of personal footage and Jodhi May’s narration.

★★★★

‘A deeply personal movie: painful, complex, challenging and engaging’

– Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

Audio Description

Audio Description and Boosted Volume headsets are currently unavailable for any screenings due to a technical fault.

We are awaiting delivery of a replacement system and thank you for your patience and understanding.