James (2008)

James (2008) poster

Young James struggles as an outsider at his school. His teacher, Mr. Sutherland, is the only person he feels he can connect with. When James finally puts a voice to his feelings, Mr. Sutherland's response isn't what James had hoped for.

Director: Connor Clements
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kasia Middleton
Cinematography: Declan Keeney
Editing: Kevin McDonald
Production: Queen's University Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $1,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Teacher-Student Relationship, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories

Keywords

coming out, high school, bullying, school, pedophile, teacher student relationship, public restroom, lgbt, lgbt teen, social outcast, english teacher, british school system, gay youth, gay theme, short film

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is James about?
Young James struggles as an outsider at his school. His teacher, Mr. Sutherland, is the only person he feels he can connect with. When James finally puts a voice to his feelings, Mr. Sutherland's response isn't what James had hoped for.
Who directed James?
James was directed by Connor Clements.
Who stars in James?
James stars Niall Wright, Matthew Jennings, Margaret Goodman, Gerry Doherty, Louis Rolston.
How long is James?
James has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is James?
James is a Drama film.
What is the budget of James?
James had a budget of $1,000.
Where was James produced?
James was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of James?
The themes of James include: Teacher-Student Relationship, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories.