No Man Is an Island
May 29, 2025 · 24m
Director
John CraineOverview
A short verbatim documentary that tells the story of how the Isle of Man came to decriminalise homosexual acts in 1992. The film follows the parliamentary debates around changing the law, the febrile atmosphere on the island as activists protested at Tynwald Day, the 1991 general election campaign where gay sex seemed to be on the ballot, and the police raids of public toilets where gay men would meet. The film specially explores ideas around social shame and the media as an extra-judicial mechanism for social control in small communities.
Cast of No Man Is an Island
James Northcote
Nigel Hastings
Samuel Holland- Edward Crompton
- Anthony Crank
- Zoe Guilford
- Andi McCormick
- Howard Caine
- Matthew Bridson
- Barbara Quilliam
- Liam Behan
- Charlie Henry
- Shawn Sturnick
- Phil Gawne
- Lisa Kreisky
- Celia Joughin
- Andrew Willoughby
- James Trewin
- Billy Newton
- Geoff Pugh
- Garry Eissen
- Nigel Harrison
- Gilly Bowers
- Daniel Sebastian Gray
- Ian Manton
Crew of No Man Is an Island
About No Man Is an Island
What is No Man Is an Island about?
A short verbatim documentary that tells the story of how the Isle of Man came to decriminalise homosexual acts in 1992. The film follows the parliamentary debates around changing the law, the febrile atmosphere on the island as activists protested at Tynwald Day, the 1991 general election campaign where gay sex seemed to be on the ballot, and the police raids of public toilets where gay men…
When was No Man Is an Island released?
No Man Is an Island was released on May 29, 2025.
How long is No Man Is an Island?
No Man Is an Island runs 24 minutes.
Who directed No Man Is an Island?
No Man Is an Island was directed by John Craine.
Who is in the cast of No Man Is an Island?
The cast of No Man Is an Island includes James Northcote, Nigel Hastings, Samuel Holland, Edward Crompton and Anthony Crank.