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African Apocalypse: Film Screening
Thursday 24 August, 2023 @ 18:00 - 21:00
Donation
Want to hear from people on the ground about the current situation in Niger?
Join us for a screening of the film ‘African Apocalypse’ which follows the university student Femi Nylander on a journey through Niger, meeting communities who are still living with the legacies of colonialism, as well as the young people determined to work towards repair.
We will follow the film with a call to action about reparations, which will be the starting point of building solidarity with the indigenous communities in Niger and the generation of young people who are taking back their future.
Behind the recent media headlines about Niger is an environmental justice struggle. Uranium from the former French colony is still powering one out of every three lightbulbs in France, while in Niger itself less than 20% of people have access to electricity; the stopping of French plunder of natural resources needs to be enacted globally.
Donations accepted to cover costs.
The Struggle Continues // Fri 18 - Mon 28 August // Open 12:00 - 18:00 daily
This collaborative exhibition celebrates the success of 1963's Bristol Bus Boycott, alongside other tales of political struggle in Bristol and beyond. Artwork and stories from local artists, community members, charities, and campaign groups examine where we have come from and where we are heading.
★ Exhibition Opening Party // Thu 17 Aug // 18:00 - 21:00 // Free // Get in early for the first look at the show, chat to some of the activists & organisers behind the event, and check out our brand new commemorative mug & print at the same time!
★ The Struggle Continues Exhibition // Fri 18 - Mon 28 Aug // 12:00 - 18:00 every day // Free // Protest art, documentary photos, short films, ephemera, personal archives and more. Got something you think should be part of the story? Bring it along, we''ll be adding to the show as we go.
★ Drop-in Tile Decorating Workshop // Mon 21 - Wed 23 Aug // 15:00 - 17:30 each day // £15 // Rummage through our vintage & new water-slide transfers, then collage them onto a ceramic tile coaster.
★ People's Art Club & Community Drop-in - Screen Printing with Benoit // Tue 22 Aug // 14:00 - 16:00 // Free/donations // Make some art (screen print!), have a cup of tea & a chat, pick up some Dope Magazines, a sleeping bag or tent.
★ African Apocalypse: Film Screening // Thu 24 Aug // 18:00 - 21:00 // Donations // Join us for a screening of the film 'African Apocalypse' which follows the university student Femi Nylander on a journey through Niger, meeting communities who are still living with the legacies of colonialism, as well as the young people determined to work towards repair. Followed by a discussion on reparations & solidarity moving forward.
★ Exhibition Closing Party // Mon 28 Aug // 18:00 - 21:00 // Free // Join the artists & activists behind the show, take a final look at all the personal stories and artwork that have been added over the duration, and find out who wins the bespoke Bus Boycott Commemorative Plate!
