Saintmaking

Saintmaking

23 mins | Documentary | Sept. 22, 2021

This year marks the 30th anniversary of film-maker Derek Jarman’s canonisation by an activist group of gay male 'nuns' known as the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. At the time in 1991, Derek Jarman was the most prominent person in the UK living openly with HIV. He was outspoken, radical and unapologetically queer.

Saintmaking

23 mins | Documentary | Sept. 22, 2021

Saintmaking
This year marks the 30th anniversary of film-maker Derek Jarman’s canonisation by an activist group of gay male 'nuns' known as the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. At the time in 1991, Derek Jarman was the most prominent person in the UK living openly with HIV. He was outspoken, radical and unapologetically queer.
Producers The Guardian
Original title Saintmaking
Directors Marco Alessi
Writers

Cast

Paul Hilton

as Derek Jarman

Henry Felix

as Sister Fridge

Willy Hudson

as Sister Belladonna

Pete MacHale

as Sister Jack Off

Jack Mosedale

as Mother Mandragora

Jack Sears

as Sister Gloria