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202697 minPG-13documentary

Queer Edward II

202697 minPG-13documentary

In spring 1991, as queer life faced significant challenges in Britain, Derek Jarman transformed Edward II into a radical protest film using unseen footage.

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In spring 1991, as queer life faced significant challenges in Britain, Derek Jarman transformed Edward II into a radical protest film using unseen footage.

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Theo Rollasondirector

Derek Jarman

Derek Jarmancast

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swintoncast

Nigel Terry

Nigel Terrycast

Steven Waddingtoncast

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Spring 1991: As queer life is under attack in Britain, experimental artist Derek Jarman is turning Edward II into a radical protest film. Told through unseen behind-the-scenes footage, this is a story of the power and cost of queer visibility — then and now.

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