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‘The Two of Us’ Documentary to Premiere at Raindance Festival

The film follows Tim Edwards’s 874-mile trek with actor John May to cope with his daughter’s 2022 shooting, championing brotherhood, men’s mental health, hope.

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Overview

  • The Two of Us is set to premiere at the Raindance Film Festival on June 18; it is nominated for best documentary feature and best UK cinematography.
  • Edited from vlogs and interviews, the film captures the pair’s 874-mile walk, including a 10-day rift and their subsequent reconciliation.
  • Edwards joined May days after his daughter’s December 2022 shooting to raise awareness of gun and knife crime through their Lands End to John O’Groats trek.
  • Edwards recounts encountering white doves and other signs he believes were messages from his daughter that spurred him on during low moments.
  • Director Owen Ward and composer Patrick Bennett crafted the score-driven feature to focus on hope, brotherhood and men’s mental health rather than true crime.