Jade and a Little Mix of My Films by Garry Moore
Long before Jade Thirlwall became an international mega star with Little Mix, she was an aspiring actress. However, she only ever made one film. In 2007 at the age of 14 when Jade was suffering from anorexia, she was cast in a short 15-minute film called Skin written and directed by Garry Moore. In Garry’s exclusive memoir, discover how Jade and Garry came to make the film with behind-the-scenes insights from Garry and some of the other cast and crew, revealing how they met and funny moments on set never before revealed to the public.
In this fascinating memoir Moore brings to life his experience of trying to break into the cut throat film industry whilst raising three daughters as a single parent. Trying for years to sell his scripts and ideas, teetering on the brink of success with industry producers, encountering cronyism, unscrupulous execs and suffering many rejections. He also exclusively reveals his shocking encounters with a well-known actor and filmmaker who was accused of sexual harassment of many women in the film industry.
In this revised edition, read how Moore’s book deal for this story with a seemingly reputable publisher, was curiously cancelled weeks after the book’s publication on the grounds of contravening his contract. But were there other players manipulating the field? Draw your own conclusions from the book you can’t put down.
Self-Pub Man’s Recommendation
Get ready to dive into the scandalous world of the film industry with “Jade and a Little Mix of My Films: The Book They Tried To Ban” by Garry Moore. This explosive memoir is a must-read for anyone who loves a good behind-the-scenes story, and the fact that it was nearly banned only adds to its allure.
At the heart of this fascinating tale is the unlikely friendship between Garry Moore, a struggling filmmaker and single father, and Jade Thirlwall, a young actress who would become an international megastar with the girl group Little Mix. Moore’s vivid descriptions of their time on the set of the short film “Skin” paint a picture of two kindred spirits bonding over their shared love of the craft, even as Jade battled with anorexia and Moore struggled to break into the cutthroat world of filmmaking.
But this memoir is about more than just one film. Moore pulls back the curtain on the dark underbelly of the industry, revealing shocking encounters with a well-known actor and filmmaker accused of sexual harassment and the cronyism and unscrupulous execs that make it so difficult for outsiders to succeed. His honesty and vulnerability in sharing his struggles as a single parent trying to make it in the business are heartbreaking and inspiring.
What sets this book apart, however, is the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding its publication. Moore’s revelation that his book deal was mysteriously canceled just weeks after the book’s release, allegedly for contravening his contract, hints at a larger conspiracy at play. Were there powerful players in the industry who didn’t want this story told? You’ll have to read it to find out.
If you’re looking for a memoir that’s equal parts juicy gossip and heartfelt storytelling, “Jade and a Little Mix of My Films” is the book for you. Moore’s writing is raw, honest, and impossible to put down, and the fact that this book almost didn’t see the light of day makes it much more compelling.
Jade and a Little Mix of My Films by Garry Moore
