That Summer Day (2006)
A children's drama depicting six children's fictional experiences at a London comprehensive on Thursday 7th July, played against the backdrop of real news footage and the events of that day. New-boy Jack befriends the troubled Ben and is drawn into a perilous journey across London to find Ben's Dad at Liverpool Street. Meanwhile, musicians Ayesha and Perry's school trip to play at a competition is cancelled due to the bombs and they find themselves battling Kelly, the school bully. Kelly's friend Marie makes a choice about who she wants to be, finally standing up to Kelly when the Muslim Ayesha is the victim of religious and racial prejudice.
Director: Jon East
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: July 7, 2006
Cast
- Sanchez Adams - Ben
- Michael Curtis Parsons - Jack
- Rhea Karimpanal - Ayesha
- Rosie Mahoney - Kelly
- Perry Millward - Mike
- Susan Wokoma - Marie (as Susie Wokoma)
- Jay Brown - Chip Shop Lad
- Martine Brown - Jack's Mum
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jon East
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is That Summer Day about?
- A children's drama depicting six children's fictional experiences at a London comprehensive on Thursday 7th July, played against the backdrop of real news footage and the events of that day. New-boy Jack befriends the troubled Ben and is drawn into a perilous journey across London to find Ben's Dad at Liverpool Street. Meanwhile, musicians Ayesha and Perry's school trip to play at a competition is cancelled due to the bombs and they find themselves battling Kelly, the school bully. Kelly's friend Marie makes a choice about who she wants to be, finally standing up to Kelly when the Muslim Ayesha is the victim of religious and racial prejudice.
- Who directed That Summer Day?
- That Summer Day was directed by Jon East.
- Who stars in That Summer Day?
- That Summer Day stars Sanchez Adams, Michael Curtis Parsons, Rhea Karimpanal, Rosie Mahoney, Perry Millward, Susan Wokoma.
- How long is That Summer Day?
- That Summer Day has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).