This Short Film About A Belfast Girl Coming Out Is The Most Important Thing You’ll Watch Today

Not many short films can lay claim to directly affecting people's lives but we reckon this is one of them.

Two years ago, Belfast journalist Lyra McKee gained a lot of attention for a blog post she wrote in the form of a letter to her 14-year-old self.

The story has now been made into a thought-provoking short film directed by Brian Mulholland. Starring young actress Jazzmin McClure, Letter To My 14 Year Old Self serves as a monologue from adult Lyra directed at a fearful and confused younger version of herself who is dreading coming out as gay to her family and friends.

Since appearing online a couple of days ago, the film has received rave reviews with some calling for it to be shown in secondary schools around the country.

@LyraMcKee just watched the film, cried with joy, please please please can we show this in every secondary school , every youth club , pleas
— Cathy Thompson (@590Catherine) January 26, 2017

u made me cry think it's great piece about children , fear, mental health , inequality bullying, triumph , kids need to see it
— Cathy Thompson (@590Catherine) January 26, 2017

Congrats @LyraMcKee on your film with @StayBeautifulB Fantastic work.
— Zara (@zaraporter) January 26, 2017

This is @LyraMcKee's story but echoes for many. It should be shown in every school & youth club #itgetsbetter https://t.co/wmOeuUN4ut #LGBT
— Fidelma Carolan (@fid1dec) January 26, 2017

We reckon the film will reach out to countless young people who face the same journey as Lyra did all those years ago. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.