Our Eddy | A Liverpool Feature Film

A Liverpool story about a loving family who have lived at the same address for 30 odd years, desperate to escape Eddy bets on the horses.
CREDITS
Written and Directed by Jonny Hirst
Executive Producer Jonny Hirst
Produced by Lewis Jones
Director of Photography Lewis Jones
Sound Recordist Joseph Foley
Sound Design Jack McLoughlin and Mark Magill
Edited by Lewis Jones
Music by Mark Magill
Production Designer Jonny Hirst
Costume Designer Anita Thomas
Starring James Frost, Andrew Oyeneyin, Stan Boardman, Jonny Hirst, George Christopher and Kevs Cabs

[@flight101]

Every scouser i ever met has been lovely… at one situation of my life if it hadnt been for the lovely teens from liverpool idve been bullied by the welsh endlessly.. love you all from Liverpool xxx

[@iantowelsh8106]

Great film well put together I'm an old Rhondda Boy and this film is a true picture of many working class communities that have disappeared I was lucky to have witnessed the camaraderie and spirit of the Rhondda, but being born in the early 60's also witnessed the closure of every single Colliery I joined the military in 79 as did many of my new mates who also came from crumbling working class communities we were left with no choice with a basic education and desperate for work we took the Queens shilling. My heart goes out to people who had to face the redundancies with no new job prospects and live with that heartless Bitch Thatcher who ruined those cherished communities.

[@roywilding3039]

It always amazed me how close dad's in Liverpool were to their son's. I ran away from approved school with a lad from Dingle,we ended up at his house at night. The sister went to fetch her dad from the pub, and he came in,sat down, and said,"Gary son,you're breaking my heart. you're killing me, son." They ended up hugging each other. My father would have chased me with a cricket bat,shouting, "you'll get my boot up your arse." This was very touching,looking at the family, we could have done without the orange juice robbers, even if it really happened.

[@kyransharpe1683]

A man from Ireland and I flecking love this. Many thanks my scouse family.

[@pablodebiddlybo3771]

A beautiful story so well condensed , written acted and performed . RIP Eddie

[@pskourides]

It's not always the budget that makes a good film it's the story, the script, actos and music, a tragic film. Many thanks for making this.

[@karalyne1460]

Very true. In fact, some of the best films i've seen have been done on a shoestring budget.

[@daveflick12]

A manc sending love to Liverpool. Loved this , well thought and presented.

[@jimtempleton7418]

Good man From Scotland UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧 Would loved little longer ending 🙄😕😔😔😔😔⭐

[@ajowenajowen5055]

Utterly brilliant

[@TheKinlock]

A lot of familiar faces in this film, I miss having the down to earth film making we used to have in this country, especially the actors from Liverpool who used to have a more genuine look on camera, anyway great watch Love to you all

[@annehoughton8850]

Love you Always auntie Jean and Uncle Eddy 🙏🙏💜💙👍❤️xxxx

[@Pupenhausen]

Jim (Eddy) is one of a kind. One of my old Krav Maga training partners. He decided to hang his gloves up at age 71, when I asked him why, he said his age is starting to catch up with him! Was always in awe of how he could keep up in sparring with people half his age, and in most cases outwork them.

[@ajowenajowen5055]

I loved Our Eddy it's original and innovative Please make more films.

[@geraldswain3259]

Very sad ,. However all the parts in this film were played brilliantly .

[@santafe_photograph]

A beautiful piece of writing, acting & cinematography.

[@karalyne1460]

Just stumbled upon this film and thoroughly enjoyed it. A very touching, yet true portrayal of how the communities we once had have gone to desolation, drugs and apathy. Looking at the end credits, I presume this was a true story with the producer playing a cameo role? That must have been a hard job to do. But a great contribution that may just hopefully make a difference and open the eyes of the opiated nation to whats really going on in our once strong communities.. I truly hope so. Great effort. Great film. Thank you!

[@ajowenajowen5055]

It's brilliant and if you watch Ricky Gervais afterlife he robbed everything from Jonny Hirst in the second series. Our Eddy will live forever x

[@paulk1702]

Well said.

[@RM-mn4bp]

I worked on the edge lane regeneration project. Tinning up the houses. Some of the things I witnessed in those crack houses will haunt me forever. Memories of some of the maddest, funniest shit I've ever seen too. 12 years ago capital of culture. Seems like yesterday

[@PurpleChickenTV]

So here I am from facebook after Jonny Hirst pointed it out. It was almost bedtime and saw the running time of 45 minutes. I said to myself OK, I'll watch a few minutes then get myself off to bed and watch the rest tomorrow. However, once I started watching I was hooked and watched it all the way through (Now my wife is going to kill me) It was a great film with great acting and the DoP, Director and the rest of the crew did a great job. There were some errors but all in all, it was brilliant and well worth a watch. Well done!

[@mikedavies6525]

That was an amazing but sad story, great work. Just shows the talent this city has. RIP to them both an may the family find peace. I'll share this so other people can be aware.

[@richardcwmason4492]

Great film , there should be more independent films like this on KZbin and TV

[@thespiritualengineer]

Sadly a story that every town can relate to. Hopefully one day, we'll look back and say this is how it used to be and so pleased it isn't like that now. 😞

[@mspencer679]

Brilliant and universal in every way I cannot believe it is such an independent film...The characterization of Eddy made us all want him to be our Father and Grand Dad. Your depiction of all of every character was great/.. Keep making films. I am sorry for your loss ...thank you again for sharing.

[@ameTrove]

he is my granddad lmao

[@MichaelCarney-je4gm]

Absolutely epic 10/10 Watch

[@PSElackman]

Fantastic communication of a vital community lost to the plight of people lost in the disorder of society

[@ajowenajowen5055]

👍👍👍

[@paddywailey-hammett2093]

Really enjoyed this film and well written. Jonny Hirst - Lewis Jones this is liverpool poetry

[@lukedaley7793]

A scouser doing Liverpool proud! Top man🤠

[@florence1395]

Very sad, how places crumble & society have the good & the bad. The dog got put to sleep when it was the owner a nasty cruel guy gets manslaughter & he was the one who was responsible. The world is so messed up! R.I.P Eddy 🌹

[@mystictruths76]

This broke my heart 😢❤

[@headron66]

Very powerful. Everyday is like Sunday. Silent and grey.

[@krudeexplorations1303]

Absolutely moving film tearing up a bit

[@MichaelCarney-je4gm]

Epic watch 10/10

[@darksharkrafa1]

Brilliant Jonny Hirst

[@jasminesumner3861]

Well done on highlighting so many questions and issues in such a powerful and moving way. Thank you for sharing this!

[@speakispeak8958]

Don’t watch it. Fuckoff.

[@JohnWilliams-op5xy]

It's a powerful film and extremely enjoyable.

[@ajowenajowen5055]

Excellent film.

[@stephenmcshane1387]

Liverpool film makers at their best. Excellent Low budget film.

[@brianhurst4798]

First time seeing this well done jonny from michelles uncle brian Your mum and dad were lovely people God bless

[@luckypunkno1]

Brilliant this Jonny. Very powerful indeed! I met you a while back & you told me about this film. Glad to finallly watch it! Please make more of this ilk......Eddie

[@ScottyDog345]

Thats what i always say. When they say "Theyre all in ut together" First quoted in 2008

[@stuartinnes81]

so proud of jonny my friend also my flat gets a nod nezt to ians barbers in woolton .good job I cleaned my windows cant wait for him to do.another .the premire was great .

[@ajowenajowen5055]

Your friend Jonny has left a legacy behind he should be proud of himself.

[@thomasjones5636]

I grew up there. Know Woolton well. Had me hair cut in same barber shop. Glad I emigrated 40 years ago.

[@neilwilliams8741]

pink elephant then to childwall 5 ways and finish in the rose of mossley hill[the wife was from there[

[@maxtache]

Enjoyed this. Brilliant👍👍

[@williamsclive2900]

Good film 🎥 enjoyed it 👍

[@Evertonfootballclub-nk3kc]

Brilliant

[@tash6248]

Kevs cabs what a legend

[@gangsternews4815]

How mads that

[@Hocuspocus209]

Fabulous brilliant live xxLush

[@garyroyle9670]

Gritty Liverpool drama telling it as it is...."In it together, my arse" The local council should be ashamed of themselves not to invest in the outer areas instead of focusing on the city centre. Well done Jonny Hirst and Lewis Jones. Make more stuff you class act!

[@normanliu3011]

Hi thanks for shareing such a moving and devistating vlog of the situation that is ever ongoing, I had some friends that live on webster road I lived in Borrowdale road I was born in sefton general hospital now a ASDA have family and freinds in the cemetry the area was good in the 80s but now sad sad sad sorry to see the death of Eddy Hirst and belated condolences to his family peace from Spain

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

I had friends who lived in borrowdale rd in the late 70s at the top end by the railway line. He became a streaker lol, he jumped onto Fred’s weather map in the Albert dock bollocko on live tv, I won’t mention his name. 😂

[@TheSums]

Great piece of work mate. Sign of the times… Well done Jonny and all involved 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼

[@ajowenajowen5055]

Love the sums 😉

[@audreysmith8jjpooojkjbv]

Best acting ive ever seen, well done

[@letsgetdigging7418]

Wow, what a movie.

[@Willo_1647]

Jonny I've tweeted this out for ya mate as our ant has too... Its so powerful this film and deserves alot more credit. You and Jimmy did brilliantly.. Heartwrenching but such a great watch Much love to you mate xx 💕

[@Kev-england-LFC-32]

YNWA

[@stormi6660]

Please watch and share...ask your self why ..WHY.. do we have to endure this in,OUR POOL OF LIFE..and it is not only Our City...ALL UK ..WAKE UP PEEPS.......NOW FFS.

[@stormi6660]

I will meet you Kev, in a very friendly way too

[@JohnWilliams-op5xy]

Absolutely brilliant. WOW!

[@sambenjamin]

Great to see such a Liverpool story

[@ajowenajowen5055]

Well said. I want more.

[@RossWilliamMurray]

Top class acting skills Jonny Hirst! Let’s make a movie! 🎥🔥

[@tamsinmcdougall7081]

Amazing Jonny hirst

[@robbiebutler9907]

I really enjoyed that…thank you.

[@mrdeafa25]

I enjoyed that film. It was engaging and thought provoking but it didnt do much to dispel the myth of the Scouse stereotype. There was too much of the usual unemployed/skint/violent/pictures of The Beatles bollocks for me. I live at the other end of the M62 in Hull and it is an equally deprived area that has been on its arse for years so I understand where you are coming from but not everybody here is a drug addict, dealer or a violent bully. The victim and his family were an oasis in the desert of humanity but were sinking in the filth that surrounded them. I will be thinking about the questions raised by this film over the next few days and its impact on me. Whoever wrote and directed this film has definitely got something and in terms of landing a message, job done.

[@joannemorgan7303]

anyway im so sorry jonny for your loss that is so unfair horrible disrespectfull drug dealers godbless you and your family x

[@DMWBN3]

Purple Aki should be in this ..... 😀

[@stuartjohnson7967]

Why Mr 10 Watt bulb, ya sound like a right bright spark ⚡️ purple fuckin aki. Get a grip lad.! He’s a nonce and a pest to society to say the least.

[@VegasMilgauss]

😂

[@tonypennington957]

Have some respect..you fucking dickhead..Mr watto

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

As a joey for the drug dealer.

[@nosproutstv5757]

Really enjoyed this film.

[@ajowenajowen5055]

It's excellent.

[@user-xv1vm8qm6r]

A hard grafted film done with no support of the usual helping hands of certain productions, a coming together of creative individuals hoping to enhance themselves and each other , and bring a light to overlooked issues, the production could be on another level given access to the departments of well paid creatives hopefully more to come with a realisation of what can be achieved in all avenues, x

[@dazza612]

Just watched it due to my nephew Anthony Hayes being in it. Was also surprised to see other people I personally know. What a very sad story and Very moving.

[@matthewjones5480]

Great film this mate well done

[@samobrien4846]

What a fucking film I am blown away

[@JosephAinscough]

Boss this! Great film

[@ajowenajowen5055]

100% 👍

[@kevgorry1850]

Wow so it was based on real events mad god for give

[@alvoefc801]

Early 90s them Streets were full of people

[@shonatyson5934]

Great movie

[@susiejones5182]

Just cried watching this 😢

[@ajowenajowen5055]

It impacted me too.

[@lord-ox3uy]

It's good for you deep down

[@mostlydrones6093]

Omg I feel like I've got on a train an got off in cringe ville, heavy this.

[@cheesypuff736]

Nice one mate - interesting to see Liverpool life from the inside. Good luck with the next one - stories like this always need to be told.

[@cheesypuff736]

@Connor Fair enough bro. I'm an outsider just looking in - but i'm sure it's managed to get at least a touch of every day life (which is never an easy thing to do).

[@bigd8215]

Yes lads Eddy Barrett S.F.X

[@ajowenajowen5055]

He was great in the film. Scene stealer.

[@pattrickmcgoldrick5763]

Anything irish is the best "Shoulder to Shoulder"

[@jamesplasic7562]

Hi Jonny great flick! From your fellow American living in Cavan!!!

[@sightlesshero1969]

As a scouser I appreciate this x

[@danielkeogh2575]

Absolutely brilliant. Immense Hirst & Jones

[@mandymenagh6178]

My dad is buried in Toxteth cemetery kev xx sad film . But good

[@scouser2010ify]

The council are stupid we wouldn’t have any homelessness if they’d sort all the rows of empty houses out

[@godsson7787]

Knocked down the high rises knocked down our estates. Made their money 10 fold. One thing i dont understand is landlords dont give af. So well go back to slums until thwy build like the 30s/40s. Funny how places like hillside get knocked down and the houses the stayed look fine now. Just pure greed and no fucks given.

[@tazzatamania]

With the recent arrests of some high profile figures in Liverpool, you'd hope it would fix some of the problems around fixing up empty buildings but alas, not a chance. I suspect they've only arrested the tip of the iceberg and won't go any further. Sadly, we all joked about certain high profile people getting backhanders and it turns out it was true. Nothing like robbing from your own.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

@@tazzatamaniathat’s been going on for decades in Liverpool, the big money makers were council members and leaders in the 80s ( mentioning no names) cough Degsy when the international garden festival started and all it’s offshoots that made serious money for them and also linked with that the regeneration of the docks mainly the Albert dock. It made some of them absolute fortunes, they’ve stripped this city away with their utter greed.

[@ashleighsanders]

Absolutely brilliant

[@veronical.lianmaseras4543]

Used be a nice area. Its a shame, why couldn’t they escape their wonderful enrichment and who exactly should they thank?

[@BillyJango]

Always wondered whatever happened to Ziggy Greaves.

[@londonlady227]

14:42 Ziggy!!!

[@BobbyCalloway]

Shall be watching very soon :)

[@emilywilliams3255]

It’s real

[@kayquiroga300]

Heartbreaking 😢

[@joespellman4218]

Brillent

[@joannemorgan7303]

i cant understand how jeans death was in 2015 and eddies in 2016 if eddie died wasnt that jean in the film?

[@mikelavine9452]

I guess they changed a few details for effect. They probably wanted to illustrate the loving relationship they had so we get a sense of what a smashing guy Eddy was.

[@gracebowers3524]

How tragic.

[@paulk1702]

I echo the positive comments already made. For far too many years the population of Liverpool has been way too dense, certainly in relation to the amount of legal opportunities realistically available to those living there. Some people will lay the blame for this on immigration. Others on locals bringing more babies into the world than they ever had a hope of financially supporting. The true root cause? I don't know. What I do know is that the way the city has changed over the past 40-or-so years is beyond sad.

[@scouser55]

Wow. How good, how sad. It would be funny if it wasn't true.

[@mdogbyrne1729]

Kevs cab la haha

[@stevieboy2539]

The only problem with films made in Liverpool is the accent is always exaggerated as if the accent isn't bad enough to listen to 😕

[@crossie9476]

44.50 your welcome

[@marcwebster6352]

Hahaha' I agree

[@leebarr6242]

Very similar to how the part of Salford I m from has gone. Great film.

[@jesusislord8895]

Is the feller with the black suit on shouting tax him am sure he is from the swan, im sure he is my old next door neighbour

[@tiseye654]

"FUCKING HELL"!...THAT'S MY BETTING ON THE G G'S OVER....LOL

[@liverbirdxoxo1984]

Hey Johnny... have you seen what's been going on with the Eldonians n Liverpool City Council at the moment.. might be worth a look at

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

Dey Dooh Dooh Dat Dare Doh Don't Dey.....

[@aaronraines3375]

Brit, Irish whatever from UK so much better than emirican films...kia ora NZ

[@brookebell703]

Great from irw😢

[@tfh1898]

Im from Liverpool and sorry am I missing something? The narrative was poor, the use of music was poor, the audio was poor, some acting was good but some of it was poor again and alot of the scenes felt slow, dragged with no energy. I get it's not a high end budget, but looking at the quality of camera they was using I would of expected a slightly better production, for an intense film, I felt no intensity at all

[@robbiewright9145]

Ziggy Greaves