The Rest is Flowers

    When his best friend, Harry, is killed in a homophobic attack, a grief-stricken, closeted Jimmy prepares to give the eulogy at his funeral. This is his last chance to admit the true depth of his feelings for Harry and face up to the fact that today he must bury his soulmate.

    Topics Covered
    Grief and Loss, Homophobia, Trauma, Violence
    Content Heads Up
    Auditory depiction of a violent hate crime
    Representation
    White, Man / male, Adult, LGBTQ
    Film Style
    Drama
    Filmmaker

    Dale Allen

    Dale John Allen (he/him) is a Manchester-based artist-filmmaker exploring queer identity and mental illness. His autobiographical work, including A Film About Love (winner of the Art with Impact award), highlights his experiences with Bipolar Disorder. His latest short, Don't Blame Jack, explores mental illness in everyday life.

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