The Last Resident (2014)

By

Catherine Cartwright

Screenshot from the film showing the clasped hands of the 'last resident' who is the subject of the film. Filming by Josh Gaunt.

Screenshot from the film showing the clasped hands of the 'last resident' who is the subject of the film. Filming by Josh Gaunt.

 

A film about the final days of Exeter's womens refuge.

Produced with Josha Gaunt (sound by Ollie Hall), 'The Final Resident' is a short film made in the final few days of Exeter's womens refuge. All but one of the residents have been moved out and we hear from the final resident about living in a women's refuge and the importance a safe place to restart her life after many years of domestic abuse. Exeter's womens refuge existed for 38 years before its closure due to funding changes. Its closure left no similar accommodation in Exeter, East/West/Central Devon.

“Beautifully produced little film with an important message. Needs to get out there and be shown.” STUM “Your work really touched me, its simplicity and power reflected so beautifully in the imagery focused on, and it being shot in black & white. ”
— Lilla

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Catherine Cartwright

Catherine Cartwright is a visual artist and printmaker also working with artist books and moving image. Catherine's work is often socio-political and she has worked with many different community groups over the past 12 years co-creating art together. Catherine is currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Exeter and the University of West of England, funded by SSWDTP (AHRC). Her research examines trauma-informed artist practice; the power dynamics and ethical issues that arise when making art with others. Catherine's research partner is Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services. She has a particular interest in using art, printmaking and collage for example, as creative research methodologies.

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