In My Own Words
In My Own Words: Alison Lapper
Documentary following the artist as she explores her life through her work and archive materials. The film follows preparations for a new exhibition, in which she explores themes of bereavement and parenthood for the first time since her son died at the age of 19 from an accidental drug overdose. She confronts what it means to lose the most important person in your life, while reflecting on the challenging relationship she had with her own mother
In My Own Words airs on BBC Two Wales at 3:00 AM, Tuesday 17 September. (Subtitles, repeat, sign language, audio description.)
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Documentary
Alison Lapper
Contributor
Poppy Goodheart
Director
Victoria Holden
Executive Producer
Kira Phillips
Executive Producer