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6.5/10
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Despite obstacles, 16-year-old Jamie has the courage to fabulously follow his unconventional dream.Despite obstacles, 16-year-old Jamie has the courage to fabulously follow his unconventional dream.Despite obstacles, 16-year-old Jamie has the courage to fabulously follow his unconventional dream.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 wins & 11 nominations total
Lauren Fidget Haywood
- Ellie Hayler
- (as Lauren 'Fidget' Haywood)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaTo prepare for his role, Richard E. Grant watched 11 seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race in three weeks.
- Quotes
Pritti Pasha: I don't wanna see it if it's got willies.
- Crazy creditsInspired by the True Story of Margaret and Jamie Campbell aka Fifi la True..
- ConnectionsFeatured in Sophie Ellis-Bextor & The Feeling: While You're Still Young (2021)
- SoundtracksAnd You Don't Even Know It
Written by Dan Gillespie Sells and Tom MacRae
Performed by Max Harwood and Year 11
Featured review
The Continuing Legacy of Gay History
I watched this cautiously as I had not seen the musical on stage, and somehow I felt I was too old to be interested, and I was wrong!! This is a tremendous film and the plot no doubt has been explained over and over again. Jamie is the 16 year old who realises he is a part of Gay History, and that drag queen which he wants to be had also been a cornerstone of that History. The key scene was when Richard E. Grant sings a homage to the 1980's and 90's when drag queens died of AIDS and there is heart wrenching footage of Princess Diana visiting hospitals and hospices. It all made sense; the whole purpose of the film in showing those aspects of Gay History that still many choose to forget. Jamie takes on that continuing History of bullying, mockery, as well as help at home and in school. Sarah Lancashire is moving as his devoted mother trying to hide him from the fact that his father wants to disown him as his son, and despite all the songs that vary in quality I love this film for its bravery in showing us that a 16 year old can be a part of the revolution, which is the perhaps never ending legacy of Gay History, and for every supporter there is a homophobe who wants to destroy that History. A film for all ages and a welcome breath of fresh air. A perfect film for the children of the future in any country that is hostile towards homosexuality that I can think of. A deserved 10.
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- jromanbaker
- Oct 29, 2021
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- Also known as
- Mọi người nói về Jamie
- Filming locations
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK(City of Sheffield is where Jamie's house is in ceremonial South Yorkshire County, in traditional County of Yorkshire.)
- Production companies
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- Runtime1 hour 55 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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