Blue Jean
Dramahigh schooldouble lifehomophobiaassaultbullyingconservatismteacherlesbian relationshipmoralitygender roleslgbtnewcastle, england
A tense, melancholic drama about a closeted lesbian teacher in Thatcher-era England navigating institutional homophobia, moral compromise, and the threat of exposure.
Jean, a PE teacher, is forced to live a double life. When a new student arrives and threatens to expose her sexuality, Jean is pushed to extreme lengths to keep her job and her integrity.
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