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Coming up ... in February |
Powerful films on Africa, in particular award winning journalist Sorious Samura's expose of the failure of aid to Africa in How to make a difference in Africa.
An interview with filmmaker Kim Longinotto on getting to the heart of social issues through documentary film. Our highlights include:
2 - 8 February - A focus on international aid and development
The Katine Chronicles - Mon 2 Feb @ 8:00 pm
Another chance to see this three part series which looks at the Guardian news organisation's development project in a Ugandan village called Katine - one year on.
How to make a difference in Africa? - Mon 2 Feb @ 9:00 pm
Journalist Sorious Samura investigates the real impact of foreign aid and charities working to relieve poverty in Africa. Take part in the competition.
Alex James in Africa - Thurs 5 Feb @ 4:00 pm
The former Blur band member travels to Burkina Faso to look at the techniques farmers there are using to adapt to a changing climate.
9 - 15 February
Where Has My School Gone - Thurs 12 Feb @ 8pm
Viz comic creator Chris Donald and pupils, teachers and parents look back at the history of West Jesmond Primary school in Newcastle before its planned closure and demolition. A competition will run alongside this film.
Age Swap - Fri 13.Feb @ 8:00 pm
A young student Sydney Russell tells the story of a group of elderly tea dancers who try their hand at graffiti and a group of young people who learn how to tea dance.
16 - 22 February
When Lou Met - Thurs 19 Feb @ 8:30 pm
Broadcaster and journalist Lou Bolch interviews internationally acclaimed director Kim Longinotto famous for tackling controversial social issues. Alongside this special interview, we'll be screening three of Kim Longinotto films Divorce Iranian Style, Sisters in Law and The Day I Will Never Forget:
Divorce Iranian Style – Thurs 19 Feb @ 9:00 pm
This film provides unique window to the Iranian’s women lives. Kim’s film shows the strength, ingenuity, and nerve with which they confront laws, administrative systems, and their husbands’ and families’ rage to gain divorces.
Sisters in Law – Fri 20 Feb @ 9:00 pm
The film follows two women - prosecutor Vera Ngassa and court president Beatrice Ntuba, who work to give abused women and children the chance to speak out and move forward with their lives, in a male dominated society.
The Day I Will Never Forget – Sat 21 Feb @ 9:00 pm
A documentary on the practice of female genital mutilation in Kenya. Kenyan women explain the practice’s cultural significance within Kenyan society and share their painful experiences and trauma.
23 - 28 February
21st Century - Tues/Fri 24/27 Feb @ 7 pm
News from unreported corners of the world. A new series that looks at a range of international issues not often covered in news bulletins.
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