Mouthpiece

Mouthpiece is a film that explores the different Edinburghs that often exist in ignorance of one another, and examines whether it is possible to tell someone else's story without exploiting them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 16 September 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Salisbury Crags, Edinburgh. Twilight. A woman takes a step forward into the air. A teenage boy pulls her back. Two lives are changed forever.

Libby, a once-aspiring writer, spends her days in New Town cafes, claiming to be one, but has not written in years. Declan, a talented young artist, grapples with a tumultuous home life in Pilton. Their friendship, shaped by class and culture, offers Libby a chance to reclaim her writing aspirations. She seeks Declan's story, in all its messy and painful detail. However, she questions whether she has the right to tell it. When does portraying poverty become poverty porn?

Mouthpiece is a thought-provoking and often startling exploration of the diverse Edinburghs that often exist in ignorance of each other. It delves into the complexities of telling someone else's story without exploiting them. The film is filled with unexpected humor, moments of shock, and a frank examination of the ethical dilemmas surrounding poverty portrayal. Through its powerful storytelling, Mouthpiece challenges viewers to consider the impact of representation and the importance of empathy and understanding in capturing the lives of others.

Weight: 82g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350258723