Janey
Synopsis
Janey Godley takes centre stage in this engaging and insightful documentary about the fearless and funny comic. Janey found fame for her sweary anti-Trump placards and became a social media sensation as she revoiced First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid briefings. 'First I was cancelled, then I got cancer,' Janey notes as she recalls being called out for racist historic tweets, apologising and then trying to rebuild her career before receiving her diagnosis. That didn’t stop her from going on tour and director John Archer interweaves fly-on-the-wall footage with interviews from people such as Jimmy Carr, Nicola Sturgeon, and Janey's daughter, Ashley, that reveal details of a difficult Glasgow childhood.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Glasgow Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Archer
- Screenplay & Story
- John Archer
- Original Title
- Janey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Hopscotch Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Archer
John Archer
Department Leadership Roster
John Archer
Writer
John Archer
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Janey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Janey about?
Janey Godley takes centre stage in this engaging and insightful documentary about the fearless and funny comic. Janey found fame for her sweary anti-Trump placards and became a social media sensation as she revoiced First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid briefings. 'First I was cancelled, then I got cancer,' Janey notes as she recalls being called out for racist historic tweets, apologising and then trying to rebuild her career before receiving her diagnosis. That didn’t stop her from going on tour and director John Archer interweaves fly-on-the-wall footage with interviews from people such as Jimmy Carr, Nicola Sturgeon, and Janey's daughter, Ashley, that reveal details of a difficult Glasgow childhood.
Who directed Janey?
Janey was directed by John Archer.
Who stars in Janey?
The principal cast of Janey includes Janey Godley, Ashley Storrie, Nicola Sturgeon, Jimmy Carr.
When was Janey released and how long is it?
Janey was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.