Behind-the-scenes documentary Parallel Lines, which features top GB Paralympians Lucy Shuker and David Smith, received a joint RTS/Bournemouth University screening in late November.
The film, made by Stephanie Farmer and Kerstin Stutterheim over two years, explores the athletes’ relationship with sport, attitudes to disability and the importance of media coverage.
The screening was followed by a Q&A with Farmer, Stutterheim, Shuker, Smith and Lewis Coombes, BBC South Today Sports Editor, who reported on the Paris games.
“Parallel Lines provides a valuable insight into the challenges faced by para-athletes to achieve at the highest level. The screening led to an engaging conversation around funding, perception and media coverage,” said Coombes.
