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Murewa

Compiled from five years of home movie footage, Murewa tells the story of Marlon, a shy, nervous kid, and his first childhood friend, Murry (Murewa). Growing up in the sleepy seaside town of Worthing they bond over skateboarding and photography, and as their friendship deepens their worlds open up. But as they move through adolescence, their paths diverge unexpectedly and when Marlon moves to London to go to university, Murry ends up in prison. As Marlon looks back over footage of their friendship, he is forced to reflect on the moments that shaped them and confront the things he missed. Raw and honest, Murewa is a tender coming-of-age story and an intimate snapshot of boyhood.

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Credits

Director:

Ché Scott-Heron Newton

Producer:

Matt Houghton

Editor:

Marlon Francis

Sound Designer:

Chad Orororo

Music:

James Spinney & Cold

Additional Credits:

Additional Writing: Emily Blundell Owers, Graphics: Charlie Noon, Sound Design: Chad Orororo, Colourist: Vic Parker, Associate Producer for Fee Fie Foe: Peter Middleton, Associate Producer for Fee Fie Foe: James Spinney, Assistant Producer: Ermias Asfaw, Assistant Producer: Phoebe Ford, Additional Footage: Fraser Hanley-Nicholls

Contact

Public Film Contact:

Ché Scott-Heron Newton
Director
chegiannanewton@googlemail.com
+447853847109

Publicity Contact:

Matt Houghton
matt.r.houghton@googlemail.com
+447799033999

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2025
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Runtime:
14 mins