"The film is about a lonely 87-year-old widow named Dorothy (Miriam Margolyes) who bonds with a 17-year-old neighbor, JJ (Alistair Nwachukwu), over shared loneliness and a need to be seen. The two become acquainted when JJ kicks his football into Dorothy's garden. He shares with her that, rather than sport, his true passion is for drama."
"Dorothy, who is in poor health, shares with JJ the many plays she has collected in her library, including some queer classics. Besides Margolyes, who is gay, it also features Stephen Fry. It's written and directed by Lee Knight. The film packs an emotional punch, with a heartwarming ending."
A Friend of Dorothy is a 21-minute Oscar-nominated short film available for free streaming on YouTube. The story follows Dorothy, an 87-year-old widow played by Miriam Margolyes, and JJ, a 17-year-old neighbor portrayed by Alistair Nwachukwu. Their friendship begins when JJ's football lands in Dorothy's garden, leading to conversations about their shared experiences of loneliness and desire to be seen. JJ discovers his passion for drama rather than sports, and Dorothy shares her extensive collection of plays, including queer classics. The film features Stephen Fry and is written and directed by Lee Knight. It delivers an emotional narrative with a heartwarming conclusion and competes for Best Live Action Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony scheduled for March 15, 2026.
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