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This engrossing and warm-hearted tribute to bold, humane and energetic social photographer, Tish Murtha, is directed by British filmmaker Paul Sng. Working-class herself, Murtha was committed to showing the reality of unemployment, poverty and deprivation in working-class communities. Co-produced by Demon Snapper Productions, Freya Films, London-based Velvet Joy Productions and Glasgow-based Hopscotch Films.

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Passionate photographer Tish Murtha documented working class lives in the north east of England in the 1970s and 80s. Presented by Murtha’s now adult daughter, Ella, Tish’s remarkable story is told.