Black History/Black Future: how we are reflecting upon Black History Month
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BLACK HISTORY/BLACK FUTURE: HOW WE ARE REFLECTING UPON BLACK HISTORY MONTH
As a new venue, we wanted to create a season of films that spoke to the lived experiences of the black community, featuring talent in front of and behind the camera. Local creative Jocelyn Chandler-Hawkins, who has taken the lead on the season, shares her thoughts on the black film experience.
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My love for film runs deep, from watching old black and white movies as a kid on Saturday mornings to recently catching up Judas and the Black Messiah. As my passion has grown so has my drive to increase the representation of black people on screen and supporting the distribution of work by black producers and directors.
As a group, our lives are about more than just skin colour, the many cultural experiences, where we live, who we meet and share with and how we stay connected to our origins all play a big part. With this in mind it has been fantastic to select a range of films reflecting the black community and our everyday life. A Brixton Tale is a modern take on Romeo & Juliet with ground breaking performances and raising the questions of difference, belonging and social status. Nine Nights looks at the Caribbean traditions of grieving, uncertainty and family connections during a difficult time – both films look at love and loss, universal themes for us all. No Place Like Home takes us back to 1970’s Jamaica where two worlds collide against the backdrop of the lush countryside, evoking an unspoilt Caribbean with a rich tapestry of characters. Rediscovered and restored, the film has been an exciting surprise discovery and represents the type of works that don’t always get a wide release. Representation will always matter and in showcasing these works as part of Black History Month and beyond, we can share the rich diverse culture in the black community. For a long time story telling of minority groups has not been able to shine through but in this season we hope to inspire films makers young and old and film lovers to join us at the Biscuit Factory for an inspiring season on films. Join us at the screenings and let us know what you think and what you’d like to see via our Twitter, Instagram or Facebook channels.
FILMS:
A BRIXTON TALE (FRI 15 + SUN 17 OCTOBER)
Love across the divide, a compelling story of finding yourself caught between two worlds but at what cost? A Brixton Tale is a modern take on Romeo & Juliet with ground breaking performances from new young talents Ola Orebiyi, Lilly Newmark & Craige Middlburg. Set against an uncompromising inner city environment, will love conquer all?
Showing on Fri 15 + Sun 17 October. Tickets
A MOVING IMAGE (SUN 17 + TUES 19 OCTOBER)
A Moving Image explores how on returning to her community, a young artist called Nina is seen as part of the gentrification happening to Brixton, whilst trying to bring the community together. Merging art with performance and reflections on the real people that create communities, A Moving Image gives us something we can all relate to. A film by Last Tree Director, Shola Amoo featuring a diverse & engaging cast.
Showing on Sun 17 + Tues 19 October. Tickets
QUEEN & SLIM (FRI 29 OCTOBER + TUES 2 NOVEMBER)
Queen & Slim – What starts as an ill matched date night, turns into a couple having to go on the run from the law. The film examines how in self-defence and in the face of racial profiling a string of events will culminate in the worst circumstances. A stylish and confident directorial film debut from award winning director, Melina Matsoukas.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME (SUN 7 NOVEMBER)
No Place Like Home – A hidden gem, found nearly fifty years after its creation, Jamaican director Perry Henzell’s follow up to the Harder They Come is a road trip film reconstructed and restored, finally available in cinemas. American film producer Susan heads to Jamaica to make a commercial to find that things don’t go to plan. She joins up with local fixer Carl to rescue her trip finding joy in the unspoilt countryside and local characters. Features the screen debut of the one and only Grace Jones.
With thanks to the Twelve30 Collective. This screening will be introduced by Jonathan Ali and Lisa Harewood, co-curators of the Twelve30 Collective.back to blog button
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