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Blue Jean (2022)
Release Year: 2022
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Грустная Джин
Director: Georgia Oakley
Writer: Georgia Oakley
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: BBC Film, Great Point Media, Kleio Films
Genre: Drama, History
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: 1980s, assault, bullying, closeted, conservatism, double life, gender roles, high school, homophobia, lesbian, lesbian relationship, lgbt, margaret thatcher, morality, newcastle, england, secret, teacher, thatcherism, woman director
Story
Jean, a PE teacher in the late 1980s at an all-girls school in Newcastle upon Tyne, leads a closeted life due to societal pressures and the conservative climate of Thatcherism. Her double life becomes threatened when a new student arrives who suspects Jean's sexuality. As the student begins to bully her and threatens to expose Jean's secret, Jean is pushed to extreme lengths to keep her job and maintain her integrity.
Summary
Blue Jean (2022) is a British drama film directed by Georgia Oakley, set against the backdrop of late 1980s Newcastle upon Tyne during Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government. The film explores themes of sexuality, secrecy, and self-preservation as its protagonist, Jean, navigates her role as a PE teacher while living a double life due to societal homophobia and the harsh moral climate of the era. Oakley's directorial debut delves into the complexities of gender roles, bullying, and LGBTQ+ experiences during this period.
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