A teenage girl in Motherwell, Scotland, faces the challenges of poverty and an unstable family life while trying to find her place in the world.
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A teenage girl in Motherwell, Scotland, faces the challenges of poverty and an unstable family life while trying to find her place in the world.
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Gemma lives in Jerviston, a public housing scheme in Motherwell, Scotland. Abandoned by her mother, a drug addict, she faces the challenges of adolescence in a struggling community. The film follows her as she navigates relationships and motherhood while dealing with the pressures of her environment. Directed by Ellen Fiske and Ellinor Hallin, Scheme Birds premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, where it won awards for Best Feature Documentary and Best New Documentary Director.
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Why Watch
- Meet Gemma, a teenage girl from Jerviston, Scotland.
- See the impact of public housing on Gemma's life.
- Follow the film's journey to the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.
- Scheme Birds won the Best Feature Documentary award in 2019.
- Gemma's mother abandoned her at birth due to drug addiction.
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Who directed the documentary Scheme Birds?
Scheme Birds was written and directed by Ellen Fiske and Ellinor Hallin.
What awards did Scheme Birds win at the Tribeca Film Festival?
At the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, Scheme Birds won the Best Feature Documentary award and the Best New Documentary Director award.
What is the duration of the documentary Scheme Birds?
Scheme Birds has a duration of 87 minutes.
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