In this short documentary we follow the story of seventeen-year-old young carer who has had the responsibility of looking after his ill mum for most of his life. He explores the hardships and fears that accompany being a young carer, and shares what offers him a little bit of an escape.

Crew List:

• Director: Jacob Pratt, Tia Davies
• Producer/ Researcher: Jacob Pratt, Mason Thayer
• Camera: Sameer Malik, Jade Nanji
• Souns: Mason Thayer, Alfie Skinner
• Edit: Alfie Skinner
• Producer/ Mentor: Bex Rose

This documentary was made by young people on the BFI Film Academy programme and delivered by Watershed.

C/o Bex Rose

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