Synopsis:
Courtesy of Yipp Films
Jonny Kennedy is 36 and suffers from a genetic condition called
Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a skin condition that means
his skin literally falls off at the slightest touch. He has been
diagnosed with terminal skin cancer and decides to document the
final few months of his life with filmmaker Patrick Yipp. The
result is a remarkable portrait of a man with incredible spirit, as
he simultaneously raises money for his charity - DEBRA - and plans
his (rather special) funeral. Narrated by Jonny himself as if from
beyond the grave, and with intimate access to his excruciating
daily routine and ultimate decline, this film won several awards
around the world.
Awards
International Emmy for Documentary 2004
Best Factual Director at BAFTA Craft Awards 2005
Best Factual Editing at BAFTA Craft Awards 2005
Indie Awards for Single Documentary 2004
Best Newcomer National Royal Television Society Awards 2004
Best Newcomer Grierson Documentary Awards 2004
Best of Festival Picture This Film Festival, Calgary Canada
2005
Best Documentary Picture This Film Festival, Calgary Canada
2005
Royal Television Society NE Award, Best Network Production
2004
Royal Television Society NE Award, Best Independent Production
2004
Broadcasting Press Guild, Best Documentary 2004
Bulldog Award for Best Documentary 2004
Inaugural C4 Creative Cities Award
Nominated for the Flaherty SIngle Documentary BAFTA 2005
Highly Recommended Single Documentary Broadcast Awards 2004
Special mention Hors Concours BANFF Television Festival, Canada
2004
Nominated Best Single Documentary Director's Guild Of Great Britain
Awards 2004
Nominated Best Documentary Royal Television Society Awards
2004
Shortlisted Best Documentary on a Contemporary Issue, Grierson
Awards 2004
In Competition Chicago International Documentary Festival, Short
Documentary
Synopsis:
Jonny Kennedy is 36 and suffers from a genetic condition called
Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a skin condition that means
his skin literally falls off at the slightest touch. He has been
diagnosed with terminal skin cancer and decides to document the
final few months of his life with filmmaker Patrick Yipp. The
result is a remarkable portrait of a man with incredible spirit, as
he simultaneously raises money for his charity - DEBRA - and plans
his (rather special) funeral. Narrated by Jonny himself as if from
beyond the grave, and with intimate access to his excruciating
daily routine and ultimate decline, this film won several awards
around the world.