(Documentary) Movie of the Day: Blue Bag Life (2022) by Rebecca Lloyd-Evans, Lisa Selby and Alex Fry

Blue heroin ‘baggies’ symbolise a lifetime of rejection for Lisa. Since childhood, the narcotic has been an intrusive and destructive presence, through her relationship with her addict mother and partner. When her mother dies and her partner’s relapse leads to his incarceration, Lisa embarks on a cinematic pilgrimage of self-discovery and salvation. Through it, she becomes determined that the indelible mark addiction has left upon her will be transformed into something positive. Blue Bag Life is a raw yet deeply moving journey through the world of addiction. Unflinching in its portrayal of the darkness addicts enter into, as well as the stigma that accompanies it, Selby’s film is nevertheless an emotionally resonant love story that champions hope over despair. 3 wins international film festivals (Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival, London Film Festival, Hainan International Film Festival). Link IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22052280/ Link Review: https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/440605/ Link to watch: https://www.modernfilms.com/bluebaglife/watch