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Cotton Wool is a 2017 British drama film following the story of a 7-year-old boy (Max Vento) who cares for his mother (Leanne Best) after she has survived from a stroke, with little to no help from his older sister (Katie Quinn).

The film was assisted in its research by The Stroke Association.

Cast

• Leanne Best as Rachel
• Max Vento as Sam
• Katie Quinn as Jennifer
• Kate Rutter as Marion
• Crissy Rock as Gerry
• Gemma North as Liz
• Megan Grady as Young Jennifer
• Jason Rickets as David

Reception

The film received a 12A by the British Board of Film Classification. The film's critical reception was mixed, 'ScreenCritix' gave the film 5 stars stating "Best is a revelation", while the Mancunion criticised its short length "suffered in the rush to squeeze an 80-minute story into 40 minutes. 'UK Film Review' stated that the film was '‘Utterly enrapturing’ and ‘Affecting and heartbreaking’." At the 2017 London Film Awards, the film was awarded the 'Special Jury Award'. The film featured on BBC News, looking into the age of the director and his career, as well as the importance of supporting child carers. The films red carpet premiere took place in Oldham, Lancashire, England.

Production

The film was shot on both digital and 35 mm film formats, using an Arriflex 435 and Red Epic. The film was shot by BAFTA winning cinematographer Alan C. McLaughlin. The production shot for 7 days in total in Barkisland, West Yorkshire.

Festivals Accolations

Awards and nominations

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External links

• Cotton Wool at IMDb

• 2017 films
• British drama short films
• Films shot in Greater Manchester
• Films shot in Yorkshire
• Films set in Manchester
• Films set in Yorkshire
• 2017 drama films
• 2017 independent films
• 2010s coming-of-age drama films
• British coming-of-age drama films
• British independent films
• 2010s English-language films
• 2010s British films
• English-language independent films
• Films about disability