Two case managers who advised the team behind the iconic Journeyman movie have shared their experiences of bringing the reality of brain injury to the big screen.
Jane Paige and Jill Dewick consulted on the production of Journeyman, which tells the story of a boxer who suffers a serious brain injury, and depicts the life-changing experiences that he, his family and his friends suffer as a result.
The film, which stars actor-director Paddy Considine and Jodie Whittaker, has been hailed for its raw and real portrayal of the impact of brain injury.
Jane and Jill, both case managers who work with people with brain injuries across the UK, shared their insights with the audience at Sintons’ latest Neuro Cinema event in York, discussing their experiences of brain injury from both personal and professional perspectives.
The Neuro Cinema concept has been devised by the specialist neurotrauma team at Sintons as a means of showcasing the reality of brain injury through film. The movies, shown at special events at York’s Everyman Cinema, are carefully chosen for their ability to resonate with the audience, which is made up both of professionals and people who have suffered brain injuries.
John Davis, consultant in Sintons’ neurotrauma team and one of the UK’s leading serious injury lawyers, said: “Journeyman is a fantastic film which lays bare the reality of brain injury and the huge impact it has on the individual and their family in how they are able to live their lives. This is something we support people with every day, working nationally to help people rebuild their lives, and to see how accurately this situation is depicted in Journeyman is something in which Jane and Jill both played key roles. We are delighted they were able to join us for this event and share their insights.
“Our Neuro Cinema concept is growing hugely in popularity since being established earlier this year, and we have seen for ourselves how powerful our choice of films can be, both for people who are living with brain injuries alongside those who support them. We are very pleased at how well our Neuro Cinema events have been received and we look forward to future screenings.”
