Chuck Chuck Baby had its world premiere back in 2023 as part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The film has travelled the world appearing at different film festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival and the Zurich Film Festival.
Chuck Chuck Baby is a delightful film that follows Helen who if not packing chickens is caring for a mother figure who is struggling health-wise. Her life is turned upside down when Joanne returns unexpectedly. From there 20 years of hidden emotions rise to the surface as they begin to reconnect and say the thoughts they have always wanted to say.
I was lucky enough to sit down with the writer and director of Chuck Chuck Baby the wonderful Janis Pugh. During this interview, we talked about all sorts from her own very limited time working in a Chicken factory and the camaraderie they all felt to the best song used in the film along with how music paid a big part in her own life to how personal the film felt.
Chuck Chuck Baby is in UK cinemas from 19th July 2024