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Orange Peel
“A story about acceptance.”
9.0 / 10• 2022• 13m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
A short drama about a footballers relationship with his father, after he's forced out of football because of his sexuality. The film follows the dynamic between him and his dad and the pressure it puts on their relationship when he's forced to come out. Orange Peel highlights some of the current issues that lie deep within some parts of the football community whilst also capturing how difficult it can be for men to express their feelings on and off the pitch.
Cast & Crew
Ryan Adams
Josh
Lead
Simon Bond
Andy
Steven Barwick
Coach Davis
RH
Ryan Hill
Steve
AK
Aaron King
Mark
SH
Steven Haywood
Paul
BG
Ben Graham
Louie
KA
Keatley Adams
Footballer 1
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alex Rolph's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Orange Peel is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
