Film Programme: Black History Month

A time for celebration and reflection, Black History Month is one of the most significant moments of the year. To mark it, we bring you a special programme of film that showcases standout Black talent, from the writers and directors to leading stars.

Through this series, we consider the power of film in portraying Black narratives and spotlight films that have captured and impacted Black culture throughout the decades.

We’ve also programmed a spooky selection from Nia DaCosta and Jordan Peele (Us, Get Out, Nope) to help kick-start your Halloween festivities!

From 10 October, join us every Monday to discover the BHM series. Screenings will operate on a pay-what-you-can basis starting from £3.

Full Listings

Burning an Illusion

Mon 10 Oct, 19:00

Menelik Shabazz’s pioneering feature was the first British film to give a central voice to a black woman, charting her journey to emotional maturity, emancipation and political awakening in Thatcher’s London.

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Killer of Sheep

Mon 17 Oct, 19:00

An undisputed masterpiece of African-American filmmaking, Charles Burnett’s film focuses on everyday life in Black communities. With a documentary-style approach, the film chronicles the unfolding story with depth and riveting simplicity.

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Bless Their Little Hearts

Mon 24 Oct, 19:00

Billy Woodberry’s slice-of-life revelation is a key masterpiece of the LA Rebellion, the black independent-cinema renaissance that emerged from UCLA’s film school.

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