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Tina Tina is a powerful film which has been created to support staff to have conversations around end of life care. The film has a particular focus on people with experience of homelessness. Play video Commissioned by Kings College NHS Foundation Trust Synopsis A kind healthcare assistant reignites the desire for 45-year-old, Tina, to find the daughter she gave up as a child, but is it too late? Tina is homeless and suffering from a liver condition that will kill her unless she gives up the drink. Through her battle with the bottle and deepening connection with the healthcare assistant, she starts to make sense of her own life and relationship with her daughter. Credits Executive Producers: Chelsie SillsSharmeen HasanJoanne Gajadhar Writer/Producer/Director: Chris Godwin Reflective questions Close Close Play video Tina Full film – 26 minutes, 21 seconds Watch Play video Trailer 1 minute, 30 seconds Watch Reflective questions Inspired by the themes addressed within the film these questions are designed as prompts for group reflection. Your response What feelings surfaced for you while watching Tina’s story unfold? Which scene stayed with you after the film ended, and why do you think it resonated? Did anything in the film unsettle, comfort or surprise you? The Experience of Trauma Where did you notice trauma appearing in Tina’s words, reactions or relationships? How did stigma or previous life experiences seem to shape her interactions with staff? What does “being seen” mean in the context of the film? Inequalities & Barriers What barriers to care did Tina face – both visible and invisible? How did her homelessness intersect with her access to end‑of‑life care in ways that felt unfair or avoidable? Concepts of a “Good Death” What do you think a “good death” meant for Tina? How did the film challenge or reaffirm your own definition of a good death? What elements felt present or missing? Trauma‑Informed Practice Where in the story did you see principles like safety, trust, choice or empowerment being upheld – or not? If you stepped into the film as a team member, what might you have done differently? What small, realistic changes could your team make to be more trauma‑informed? Final Reflections If Tina could leave the audience with one message, what do you think it would be? What questions are you still sitting with after watching the film? Related Posts Play video Invisible This poignant film raises awareness of new fathers’ mental health and explores the factors impacting the emotional wellbeing of fathers following the arrival of a new baby. Watch now Play video Cycle of Change The film challenges menopause myths and provides clear, supportive information for women, employers, educators and healthcare professionals. Watch now Play video Barbara’s Story This film follows the journey of an older woman called Barbara through her healthcare journey as her dementia gradually advances. Watch now
Commissioned by Kings College NHS Foundation Trust Synopsis A kind healthcare assistant reignites the desire for 45-year-old, Tina, to find the daughter she gave up as a child, but is it too late? Tina is homeless and suffering from a liver condition that will kill her unless she gives up the drink. Through her battle with the bottle and deepening connection with the healthcare assistant, she starts to make sense of her own life and relationship with her daughter. Credits Executive Producers: Chelsie SillsSharmeen HasanJoanne Gajadhar Writer/Producer/Director: Chris Godwin Reflective questions Close Close Play video Tina Full film – 26 minutes, 21 seconds Watch Play video Trailer 1 minute, 30 seconds Watch Reflective questions Inspired by the themes addressed within the film these questions are designed as prompts for group reflection. Your response What feelings surfaced for you while watching Tina’s story unfold? Which scene stayed with you after the film ended, and why do you think it resonated? Did anything in the film unsettle, comfort or surprise you? The Experience of Trauma Where did you notice trauma appearing in Tina’s words, reactions or relationships? How did stigma or previous life experiences seem to shape her interactions with staff? What does “being seen” mean in the context of the film? Inequalities & Barriers What barriers to care did Tina face – both visible and invisible? How did her homelessness intersect with her access to end‑of‑life care in ways that felt unfair or avoidable? Concepts of a “Good Death” What do you think a “good death” meant for Tina? How did the film challenge or reaffirm your own definition of a good death? What elements felt present or missing? Trauma‑Informed Practice Where in the story did you see principles like safety, trust, choice or empowerment being upheld – or not? If you stepped into the film as a team member, what might you have done differently? What small, realistic changes could your team make to be more trauma‑informed? Final Reflections If Tina could leave the audience with one message, what do you think it would be? What questions are you still sitting with after watching the film?
Play video Invisible This poignant film raises awareness of new fathers’ mental health and explores the factors impacting the emotional wellbeing of fathers following the arrival of a new baby. Watch now
Play video Cycle of Change The film challenges menopause myths and provides clear, supportive information for women, employers, educators and healthcare professionals. Watch now
Play video Barbara’s Story This film follows the journey of an older woman called Barbara through her healthcare journey as her dementia gradually advances. Watch now