pyjama girls
directed by maya derrington
documentary
run time: 70 minutes
pyjama girls presents the chaotic friendship of teenagers lauren and tara as they navigate the trials of life, dressed all the while in their uniform of rebellion: pyjamas. lauren’s future hangs in the balance as she takes part in street violence with rival teen gangs and faces expulsion from school. balancing tenderness with hilarity, the film reveals the challenges that life throws her - from her addict mother to the disruptive world of the flats - and uncovers the crucial importance of her friendship with tara.
the u.s. premiere of
pyjama girls
followed by q & a with director maya derrington
part of the dublin noir programme
saturday, december 11 at 4.00 pm
goethe institut, 812 7th street nw, washington dc 20001