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"Blue Jean" is a British film set during the Thatcher era that explores the impact of Section 28, a law that prohibited the promotion of homosexuality in schools. The film follows a closeted teacher, Jean, who struggles to balance her personal life with the fear of being outed at work. Despite some narrative bumps, the film offers a powerful portrayal of personal liberation and the ongoing threat of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment.
"Blue Jean," a film by Georgia Oakley, follows a lesbian gym teacher in suburban England in 1988 as she grapples with her queer identity and the "culture of silence" surrounding homosexuality in schools due to Section 28. The film, based on Oakley's own experiences, stars Rosy McEwen and premiered at the Venice Film Festival last fall. Oakley hopes the movie will encourage viewers to reflect on their own ability to make a difference in the world.
"Blue Jean" is a period drama set in 1988, during the time when the British government prohibited the promotion of homosexuality in schools. The film follows the life of Jean, a closeted lesbian high school gym teacher, who is in love with Viv, an out lesbian. Jean's equilibrium is disturbed when a new student becomes a target for bullying, and she feels a communal obligation to get involved and prevent younger people from becoming victims of homophobia. The film's most impressive quality is its nuanced understanding of how political circumstances create different spheres of life.