Saving Mum: Our Family Secret

Overview

In this debut documentary for Channel 4’s First Cut strand, filmmaker Maleena Pone examines her relationship with her mother, Jasbir, as they revisit their shared history. The film follows Maleena’s attempt to understand and address the long-term effects of her mother’s alcohol use on their family, exploring a past shaped by silence, intergenerational trauma, and cultural stigma.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 10, 2025

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Dancing Ledge Productions,Storytell-Her Studios

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site