Movies by Charlie Russell

Driven: The Billy Monger Story

Driven: The Billy Monger Story

Following the remarkable story of 18-year-old Billy Monger, one of Britain's most exciting young racing drivers, who in April 2017 was involved in a devastating crash, resulting in the amputation of his legs. Incredibly, soon after his accident, Billy resolved to get back to racing, in the hope of becoming the first ever amputee to race competitively in a single-seater racing car. This film follows the extraordinary story of Billy and his family, as he pursues his dream to one day race in Formula One. With the support of the racing communit...

Terry Pratchett: Back in Black

Terry Pratchett: Back in Black

A poignant and humorous film telling the life story of the hugely popular author of the discworld series of books, in his own words.

My Granny the Escort

My Granny the Escort

A portrait of three of the UK's mature prostitutes who sell sex in hotel rooms and their homes.

Caroline Flack: Her Life and Death

Caroline Flack: Her Life and Death

A tribute to one of Britain's biggest TV stars, telling the story of Caroline Flack's life and the impact that fame, mental health issues, press and social media had on her.

Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die

Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die

In 2008, celebrated author Sir Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Nearly three years on, Pratchett considers ways to end his life before the disease consumes him. His search takes him to Switzerland, where he meets some of the staff and clients of a non-profit organisation that provides assisted suicide to people suffering from severe ailments and terminal illnesses. In a quiet cottage outside Zurich, we—along with Sir Terry—witness a man's final moments with his wife.

Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee

Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee

Through raw, revealing footage and interviews with fugitive tech pioneer John McAfee, this documentary uncovers new layers of his wild years on the run.

Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction

Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction

Best-selling author Sir Terry Pratchett, diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2007, has one last adventure he wants to go on. Eighteen years ago Terry had a life-changing experience in the jungles of Borneo, where he encountered orangutans in the wild for the first time. Now he is going back to find out what the future holds for these endangered species, and discover a new threat to their habitat that could push them to the brink of extinction. His Alzheimer's will make the trip an incredible challenge both physically and mentally, as he contemplat...