A film by Sophie Dixon
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Grace, 2021
Film, 10 mins
Single and multi-screen format
In 1838 Grace Darling became one of the greatest female celebrities of the Victorian era. After rescuing survivors from the wreck of the SS Forfarshire, her quiet life as lighthouse keeper’s daughter was changed forever. Inspired by various, often conflicting accounts, Grace is a poetic exploration of Grace Darling’s life and the impact of her fame.
Grace is a film by Sophie Dixon, commissioned by the RNLI Grace Darling Museum, supported by Arts&Heritage, and Arts Council England.
"Grace never felt men owe her anything. She never thought of herself in connection with her deed. Her troubles came from the fact the world thought of little else."
Multi-screen installation view
| Written and Directed by | Sophie Dixon |
| Visual Production | Sophie Dixon Ed Silverton |
| Music | Kathy Alberici |
| Music Mix | Shigeru Ishihara |
| Sound Mix | Shane Gravestock |
| Colour | Daniel Grasskamp |
| Voices | Aimee Shields Patricia Jones Shaun Prendergast Zoe Hakin Sue Osbon Paul Watt Seb Muirhead |