Janey
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Janey is a documentary film. directed by John Archer. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Janey Godley, Ashley Storrie, and Nicola Sturgeon
Synopsis
Janey Godley takes centre stage in this engaging and insightful documentary about the fearless and funny comic. Janey found fame for her sweary anti-Trump placards and became a social media sensation as she revoiced First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid briefings. 'First I was cancelled, then I got cancer,' Janey notes as she recalls being called out for racist historic tweets, apologising and then trying to rebuild her career before receiving her diagnosis. That didn’t stop her from going on tour and director John Archer interweaves fly-on-the-wall footage with interviews from people such as Jimmy Carr, Nicola Sturgeon, and Janey's daughter, Ashley, that reveal details of a difficult Glasgow childhood.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hopscotch Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Janey about?
Janey Godley takes centre stage in this engaging and insightful documentary about the fearless and funny comic. Janey found fame for her sweary anti-Trump placards and became a social media sensati...
Who directed Janey?
Janey was directed by John Archer.
How long is Janey?
Janey has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Janey released?
Janey was released on March 15, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Janey?
The main cast of Janey includes Janey Godley, Ashley Storrie, Nicola Sturgeon, Jimmy Carr.