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Oscar-Shortlisted Short ‘A Friend of Dorothy’ Lands on Disney+ in the UK and Across Europe

The release moves Lee Knight’s British drama from a festival run to a mainstream platform.

Overview

  • The live-action short is now streaming on Disney+ following a premiere at Raindance and a strong festival circuit.
  • BAFTA winner Miriam Margolyes stars as Dorothy opposite Alistair Nwachukwu as JJ.
  • The story centers on an intergenerational friendship focused on companionship and practical help.
  • The film was inspired by a real-life relationship involving the director, his husband, and their late neighbor.
  • Backers include Filthy Gorgeous Productions with partners A Marlow’s Production, Double Dice Films, and Namesake Films, with Stephen Daldry and Sonia Friedman among executive producers, and the short earned HollyShorts London honors.