TISH
Dir. Paul Sng, 2023.
United Kingdom. 90 min.
In English.

THURSDAY, MAY 7th - 7:30PM
SUNDAY, MAY 17th - 5PM
MONDAY, MAY 25th - 7:30PM

A documentary about the life and work of Tish Murtha, a working-class photographer from Newcastle Upon Tyne. 

Growing up in the North East of England, Tish Murtha used her camera to capture the raw truth of life in Newcastle upon Tyne during the turbulent years of Thatcher’s Britain and beyond. Her stark black-and-white photographs show children playing in neglected streets, young people facing unemployment, and communities living with the daily consequences of political decisions made far from their homes. Tish Murtha's photography didn’t just show everyday life; it highlighted inequality and pushed for social change. TISH is an intimate look at her life, her work, and the lasting impact of her art, showing how her message is still as poignant today as it was during her lifetime.