Short film documenting the decriminalisation of homosexuality on Island to be streamed

Manx Radio exclusive look behind the scenes

A short verbatim documentary exploring the history of the Isle of Man leading up to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1992 is due to hit the internet today.

Directed by John Craine, and funded by BFI Doc Society, The Guardian and Isle of Man Arts Council, "No Man Is An Island" was primarily filmed here on the Island last year.

One of the shoots was in the House of Keys, and Manx Radio got to take a look behind the scenes.

Siobhán Fletcher caught up with members of the cast, and producer Diarmuid Hughes:

The scenes shot in the House of Keys included a verbatim speech from Manx politician Hazel Hannan, who publicly fought for the decriminalisation of homosexuality on the Island.

The politician was portrayed by fellow Peel native Barbara Quilliam, who told Siobhán she was thrilled to get the role:

(Hazel Hannan, Alan Shea and Allan Bell watch on as scenes are filmed in the House of Keys. Credit: Manx Radio)

You can hear more from Hazel Hannan herself in the second episode of our 'A Brief History of Pride' podcast series, available HERE.

UPDATE: The filmmakers have confirmed the film's publication has been delayed.

In a statement they said: "Frustratingly the release of No Man Is An Island has been delayed for today.

"We’ll announce a new release date as soon as we have one."

UPDATE 29 MAY: The film is now live on the Guardian website, and is available to stream HERE.