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ABOUT THE FILM

ABOUT THE FILM

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Casting a spotlight on one of the biggest education scandals in Britain... heartbreaking.

– THE SUNDAY TIMES

What does it take to change a child’s life? H is for Harry is a coming of age story about Harry, a charismatic 11-year old boy, who arrives at secondary school in suburban London unable to read or write. With the help of Sophie, his extremely dedicated teacher, can he overcome the illiteracy ingrained across generations of his family?

Against the backdrop of a Britain riven with debates around class, identity and social mobility, the film follows Harry over two years as he fights not only to improve academically but also to believe in a different future for himself.

DIRECTED BY:

ED OWLES & JAIME TAYLOR

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Dartmouth Films are pioneers of independent documentaries in Britain — finding new ways of funding, making and distributing films which have impact.

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