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SHY RADICALS (short film)


Shy Radicals is a portrait of award-winning artist, activist and author Hamja Ahsan, and the story behind his remarkable book and satirical manifesto Shy Radicals, which calls for all shy, quiet, and introverted people to unify and overthrow Extrovert-Supremacy.


In his book, Hamja Ahsan has not simply created an artwork, he has created a world that blurs the boundaries between creator and creation, between real life and the life of the imagination, between reality and an imagined fiction in which he is a leading character. The documentary follows Hamja as he deals with the trauma and despair of his brother’s extradition case, whilst traveling the world inspiring and educating others through creativity and activism.


The film is made with the support of the BFI Doc Society and Black Dog Films, and produced by the Ridley Scott Creative Group, The film also spawned an Arlo Parks cover of Radiohead’s ‘Creep’, with the video also directed by Tom Dream.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    22:50
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United Kingdom
  • Premiere
    Australian premiere
  • Rating
    This film has been exempt from classification and is restricted to people over 15 years. People under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Director
    Tom Dream