Join us for a series of film, with question and answer sessions. Booking is essential for these events.
This docu-short is a multi-layered journey which follows Lyn Gerald from her discovery of her Congolese roots to look at the traditional art of scarring and the impact of the... FULL DETAILS +
Inspired by the 2005 Paris riots, director Ladj Ly’s Oscar-nominated, Les Misérables is a hugely topical provocative insight into the tensions between neighbourhood residents and police. Stéphane (Damien Bonnard) has... FULL DETAILS +
Rubika Shah’s award-winning and energising film charts a vital national protest movement. Rock Against Racism (RAR) was formed in 1976, prompted by ‘music’s biggest colonialist’ Eric Clapton and his support... FULL DETAILS +
A brutal indictment of colonialism that never shies away from the horrifying terrorism Africans endured under colonial rule, African Apocalypse is a visually compelling, visceral experience that seeks to understand... FULL DETAILS +
London is often heralded as a multi-cultural metropolis but, in reality, in the current socio-political climate there is decreasing support for the diverse and vibrant cultural communities. Musical communities are... FULL DETAILS +
Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden, Bernadine Williams. The emotional wedge in her marriage grows. Memories of a recently botched execution plague... FULL DETAILS +
A thought-provoking documentary with Newham residents talking about the musical genres that have formed the sonic backdrop to their lives. Stories span the Windrush Generation to the present day, illustrating... FULL DETAILS +
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