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Mother, fighter, & photographer. Tish used her lens to celebrate overlooked working-class lives & fight for social change in Thatchers' Britain. Her daughter uncovers her poignant story, unveiling the artist behind the camera. https://t.co/3s6ZRAXlFR
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‘I hope people from similar backgrounds feel seen, recognise their own lives and histories within the images, and connect with TISH on a deep emotional level,’ says Ella. ‘I hope it stays with people long after the credits have stopped rolling.’ https://t.co/x0eVlzjVcs
livingnorth.com
Living North met her daughter Ella to learn more about the trailblazer who dedicated her life to documenting the lives of working-class communities in North East.
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Fantastic to see so many incredible films included in #RollingStones top 23 British films - including TISH! #TISH @TishMurthafilm
The top 23 British films of 2023 🍿🎥 https://t.co/RAUeKTCs75
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We wish you a merry TISH-mas! TISH is available to rent in the UK and Ireland via Curzon Home Cinema and BFI player from today. https://t.co/umHDZPyMAM
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From our project Documenting your community. Documenting your community is a photography project celebrating the work of @tishmurtha and the release of @tishmurthafilm You can find out more about the project and how to get involved here.
britishculturearchive.co.uk
Documenting Your Community A Photography Project Celebrating The Work of Tish Murtha Documenting Your Community invites you to take inspiration from Tish
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Fight for Socialism, Liverpool, 2022. Photo © Sam Jones, all rights reserved.
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Rest in peace, lovely @mikcritchlow ❤️
"Paul Sng’s intimate documentary resurrects a fleeting art radical, honouring her incisive political views as well as her photographs" @SightSoundmag Catch Paul Sng’s TISH on the big screen this week— book tickets now: https://t.co/iFHFvwLkX0
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"Paul Sng’s intimate documentary resurrects a fleeting art radical, honouring her incisive political views as well as her photographs" @SightSoundmag Catch Paul Sng’s TISH on the big screen this week— book tickets now: https://t.co/iFHFvwLkX0
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'She wasn't going to be quiet... But why should she be?' 📷 Photographer Tish Murtha took pictures of some of the most deprived parts of England in the 1970s. Her daughter Ella and producer @ohnococoon joined @itsanitarani alongside to talk about their new film. Listen here ⬇️
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Tish review – an engrossing portrait of the Tyneside photographer
theguardian.com
Tish Murtha’s anger, humour and energy live on in Paul Sng’s fine documentary, with Murtha’s daughter an invaluable guide
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Saw this film at @glasgowfilm last night - very powerful photographs, such talent. Credit to everyone involved in bringing this work to the screen @TishMurthafilm #WomensLives
'She wanted to use her pictures as evidence to make people's lives better' 📷 Tish Murtha took pictures of some of the most deprived parts of England in the 1970s. Her daughter Ella and @ohnococoon, the producer of a new film about Tish, discuss her legacy. Listen here ⬇️
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The screening of @TishMurthafilm I attended @tynesidecinema in the heart of Newcastle ended with a spontaneous round of applause from the appreciative audience. It was totally justified. https://t.co/MXhWqbopl8
pressphotoman.com
The photographer Tish Murtha (1956-2013) is the subject of a wonderful new documentary film Tish released in selected UK cinemas over the weekend. Poster for Tish, Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle, 18th …
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★★★★ “Tish Murtha gets a remarkable revival in this moving doc” Time out A working-class photographer captures the impact of Thatcherism on the north of England but is unable to escape the poverty and inequality she exposed TISH is now in cinemas https://t.co/iFHFvwKN7s
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'She wanted to use her pictures as evidence to make people's lives better' 📷 Tish Murtha took pictures of some of the most deprived parts of England in the 1970s. Her daughter Ella and @ohnococoon, the producer of a new film about Tish, discuss her legacy. Listen here ⬇️
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Tish finally getting the recognition her word deserves Screenings from 📅 Fri 8 Dec | 7.30pm with special post-screening Q&A with Tish director Jen Corcoran & Ella Murtha, Tish’s daughter @TishMurthafilm
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itv.com
A film documenting work of Newcastle photographer, Tish Murtha, is released in cinemas across UK and Ireland highlighting her exposure of societal inequality. | ITV News Tyne Tees
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In collaboration with @FilmAcademySW, we are offering 15 filmmakers a space in an exclusive talk, Getting Into Docs with @paulsng, ahead of the opening night of his film Tish at Watershed on Fri 24 Nov. Arrival 16:15. RSVP with your name and number at bfinetwork@watershed.co.uk.
Tish, a stunning documentary tribute to the life and artistic legacy of working-class photographer Tish Murtha, is in cinemas from today. Backed by @TheDocSociety Fund #NationalLottery @ModernFilmsEnt
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Our latest #FilmOfTheWeek is TISH, @paulsng's heartfelt documentary that revisits the life and work of visionary photographer Tish Murtha through her daughter, Ella. In cinemas now - find your nearest screening here: https://t.co/CclzhEdZxS
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"An engrossing portrait of the Tyneside photographer" The Guardian ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ On Nov 21, Director @paulsng and producer @ohnococo join us for a special Q&A screening of TISH, hosted by @lukemcmanus 🎟 https://t.co/PL2YfW8Jnd
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