Free Period
Synopsis
A Glaswegian standoff between a schoolgirl and a tampon machine. When schoolgirl Leanne can’t afford a sanitary pad she lines her underwear with toilet paper and ends up bleeding in front of her class during a presentation. Leanne overcomes this humiliation with a shocking act of rebellion - against a bully, a teacher, and against the stigma which acts as a barrier to her needs.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alison Piper
- Screenplay & Story
- Alison Piper
- Original Title
- Free Period
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alison Piper
Alison Piper
Laura Dinnett
Anna Fraga McLucas
Department Leadership Roster
Ghillie Smith
Production Design
Alison Piper
Director
Anna Fraga McLucas
Producer
Alison Piper
Writer
Laura Dinnett
Director of Photography
Malin Heen-Allan
Stunt Coordinator
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What is Free Period about?
A Glaswegian standoff between a schoolgirl and a tampon machine. When schoolgirl Leanne can’t afford a sanitary pad she lines her underwear with toilet paper and ends up bleeding in front of her class during a presentation. Leanne overcomes this humiliation with a shocking act of rebellion - against a bully, a teacher, and against the stigma which acts as a barrier to her needs.
Who directed Free Period?
Free Period was directed by Alison Piper.
Who stars in Free Period?
The principal cast of Free Period includes Jasmin Riggins, Euan Stamper, Fiona McGregor, Ruby Winter, Colin Boyle.
When was Free Period released and how long is it?
Free Period was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 6m.