Is There Anybody Out There?

Event details

Directed by Ella Glendining

Groundbreaking documentary, Is There Anybody Out There? follows filmmaker Ella Glendining’s global search for someone with a body that looks like hers, and explores what it takes to love yourself fiercely as a disabled person in an ableist world.

The film is presented with English subtitles, including descriptions of non-dialogue audio as standard. Audio Description is available on all screenings.

Introduction:
Is There Anybody Out There? will feature a short introduction by director Ella Glendening.

Duration

Approx 87 mins

Prices

£8.90 / £8 for screenings before 5pm
(Non-Members: £9.90 / £8.90 )

£6.65 for under 16s
(Non-Members: £7.40)

£5 for Young Storyhouse Card
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Reviews

★★★★★ “A joyful and moving experience that documents a beautiful, personal quest towards self-acceptance, but also seeks to reframe how we look at disability in an accessible and non-judgemental way. Utterly compelling” – The Wee Review.

★★★★★ “An affirming experience that prioritises celebration over pity, allowing disabled people to author their own stories and express the joy they find in being with others” – Outtake Magazine.

★★★★ “An education is what Glendining offers” – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian.

★★★★ “Weaving together interviews, home movies and video diaries, this is a body-positive, life- affirming film” – Total Film.