1)An independent film is a movie produced outside the major film studios,it's different to a Hollywood blockbuster because they already have an audience whereas independent films don't.
2) Its about an 59 year old carpenter recovering from a heart attack befriends a single mother and her two kids as they navigate their way through the impersonal, benefits system. With equal amounts of humor, warmth and despair, the journey is heartfelt and emotional until the end.
3) Ken loach directed it and the film is important because it really shows the tough time the working class go through,its about showing empathy and understanding.
4) 1 way it was promoted to the audience is film festivals which helped it gain attention from their target audience. Another way it was promoted is social media , this helped them gain an audience from a much younger and more socially conscious audience.Lastly another way it was promoted was public screenings , this helped them connect directly with the people the film represents.
5) one thing that was unusual was the public debates,this didn't only promote the film but also encouraged discussions about its themes.
6)The film budget was 4 million and the made over 17 million worldwide.
7) Independent films can compete by offering unique stories and taking risks, and the reaching audiences through unusual marketing methods
8) BBFC is the film regulator and the film was given an age rating of 15.
9)The age rating comes from its mature scenes,including poverty and social injustice, as well as strong language which is some real world issues.
This is more like the level of detail you should be aiming for in every media blog post, well done!
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