meaningful films with social impact
HOW TO WATCH
From Tuesday 10th November
Watch the film alongside others in your local community.
Explore the map for dates, venues and booking details.
Bring people together in your community on the 10th November or in the weeks after.
Any hall or screen is great!
HOST A SCREENING
Watch the film online from 3:30pm on 10 November.
It will be free to stream on YouTube via Directors Notes & MIMESIC Films.
And then…
Join members of the filmmaking team and invited guests for a free live conversation.
10 November at 19:30 GMT
Watch the film beforehand, then join us from home or your community screening. You’re welcome to ask a question or simply listen.
Register below.
BEFORE WATCHING: Unauthorised Absence has a BBFC age rating of 12A, with content warnings for distressing scenes, threat and self-harm.
DONE ALL THAT?
For press enquires about Unauthorised Absence please email:
Catherine Lyn Scott | cls@londonflairpr.com
LA: +1 310 492 5182 | London: +44 203 371 7945
Beatrice Flaherty as Thea
Emily Bruni as Anna, Mum
Cathy Tyson as Headteacher
Natalie Lauren as Miss Watson, Teacher
Amy Booth-Steel as Nadia, CAMHS Worker
Nicole Sadie Sawyerr as Nicole, School SENCO
Sabil Suleman as Education Welfare Officer
Beatrice Flaherty as Thea
Emily Bruni as Anna/Mum
Left to Right: Natalie Lauren, Cathy Tyson, Nicole Sadie Sawyerr
Beatrice Flaherty as Thea
Emily Bruni as Anna/Mum and Beatrice Flaherty as Thea
Nicole Sadie Sawyerr as SENCO and Cathy Tyson as Headteacher
Beatrice Flaherty as Thea
Emily Bruni as Anna/Mum
Beatrice Flaherty as Thea and Emily Bruni as Anna/Mum
Beatrice Flaherty as Thea
Emily Bruni as Anna/Mum and Beatrice Flaherty as Thea
For support with any of the themes raised in the film please visit:
https://www.specialneedsjungle.com
The Samaritans also offer free emotional support 24/7 on 116 123