We are delighted to be celebrating Black History Month with Pressure, heralded as the first full-length Black British film and is as relevant now, almost 50 years on, as it ever was. Ové’s ground breaking exploration of the anxieties of an emerging second-generation of West Indians in Britain spans four decades and was described by writer Caryl Phillips as occupying a unique place in British cinema.
Ové’s filmography has encompassed cutting-edge drama and documentary, as well as programmes examining music (Reggae), culture (King Carnival, Skateboard Kings) and the visual arts. At a time when telling authentic Black stories on mainstream broadcast media was incredibly limited, Ové broke through barriers, both at the BBC and Channel 4, to create films that truly represented a multi-cultural Britain, told with an integrity that reflected his own values and political convictions.
Films such as A Hole in Babylon (1979), The Garland (1981) and Playing Away (1985) all hold up a mirror, fusing political activism and a neorealist approach to cinema to create narratives that capture the essence of people and place in a multi-cultural Britain.
Venue: Foyer, Waltham Forest Town Hall, Fellowship Square, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF
Refreshments: Freshly made popcorn and alcoholic/non alcoholic drinks will be available.
Doors: Open 7pm, Film 7.45pm, Close 10.30pm
Tickets: Full Price Ticket £12, Concessionary Price Ticket £8 (Over 65s, Unions, Students, Job Seekers, Under 18s)
We are delighted to be celebrating Black History Month with Pressure, heralded as the first full-length Black British film and is as relevant now, almost 50 years on, as it ever was. Ové’s ground breaking exploration of the anxieties of an emerging second-generation of West Indians in Britain spans four decades and was described by writer Caryl Phillips as occupying a unique place in British cinema.
Ové’s filmography has encompassed cutting-edge drama and documentary, as well as programmes examining music (Reggae), culture (King Carnival, Skateboard Kings) and the visual arts. At a time when telling authentic Black stories on mainstream broadcast media was incredibly limited, Ové broke through barriers, both at the BBC and Channel 4, to create films that truly represented a multi-cultural Britain, told with an integrity that reflected his own values and political convictions.
Films such as A Hole in Babylon (1979), The Garland (1981) and Playing Away (1985) all hold up a mirror, fusing political activism and a neorealist approach to cinema to create narratives that capture the essence of people and place in a multi-cultural Britain.
Venue: Foyer, Waltham Forest Town Hall, Fellowship Square, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF
Refreshments: Freshly made popcorn and alcoholic/non alcoholic drinks will be available.
Doors: Open 7pm, Film 7.45pm, Close 10.30pm
Tickets: Full Price Ticket £12, Concessionary Price Ticket £8 (Over 65s, Unions, Students, Job Seekers, Under 18s)
Concessionary tickets are for Over 65s, students & jobseekers
