In honour of James Baldwin's would be 97th Birthday, we are hosting screenings of the documentary film about his life and legacy James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket.
Showings:
2:00pm | 1st August – Sunday | James Baldwin: The Price of The Ticket
+ UK Queer Black History Long Table Discussion
7:30pm | 1st August – Sunday | James Baldwin: The Price of The Ticket + Q&A w/ Dir Karen Thorsen
4:00pm | 2nd August - Monday | James Baldwin: The Price of The Ticket - Community Screening
7:30pm | 2nd August - Monday | James Baldwin; The Price of The Ticket
7:30pm | 3rd August - Tuesday | James Baldwin: The Price of The Ticket
7:30pm | 4th August - Wednesday | James Baldwin: The Price of The Ticket
James Baldwin: The Price of The Ticket – Dir Karen Thorsen, 90mins, 1990 _ Trailer
To celebrate the would be 97th Birthday of James Baldwin The Batty Mama is teaming up with Evidence to Exist and Stanley Arts to deliver screenings of this seminal biographical film, named after his 1985 collection of essays “The Price Of The Ticket”.
JAMES BALDWIN: THE PRICE OF THE TICKET is an emotional portrait of a prolific orator who throughout his life was able to distil the complexities of race in the USA with irrefutable logic and profound clarity.
Without using narration and while exploring what it means to be born black, impoverished, gay and gifted – in a world that has yet to understand that “all men are brothers”, the film allows Baldwin to tell his own story and, in many ways, our collective story.
The feature-length 16mm documentary JAMES BALDWIN: THE PRICE OF THE TICKET has received stellar reviews and awards. Honored at festivals in over two-dozen countries – including Sundance, London, Berlin and Tokyo.
"A haunting, beautifully made biography" by the Los Angeles Times.
"Stays with you after the program ends," said the New York Times.
Long Table Discussion:
UK Black Queer History: The showing on Sunday 1 August at 2 pm will be followed by a post-screening long-table discussion. In conversation with Dirg Aaab-Richards, Savi Hensman & Ted Brown founders of “Black Gay & Lesbians Against Media Homophobia".
Showing never before seen archive footage of their campaigns, alongside documentary short “Beyond: There’s Always A Black Issue Dear” [Dir Claire Lawrie] with performances from Lasana Shabazz, David McAlmont & more.
The film VISIBLE, by Campbell x will no longer be screened at this event.
BALDWIN 100 - This screening is a part of a larger project where every year we will celebrate the Black Queer activist, writer and preacher, culminating on his would be 100th Birthday. Starting in 2019, with Baldwin 95, our goal is to share his story in an effort to acknowledge Black Queer contributions throughout history, and use his example; words and works to introduce people to the wide range of Black Queer artist, activists and innovators who have gone unknown and under-appreciated.
INTENTIONAL SPACES:
The Batty Mama aims to centre and celebrate the lives and diversity of Black LGBTQ+ people by facilitating spaces to share our art, experiences and stories.
This is event is a diverse LGBTQ+ space and we request all to be mindful and respectful of this.
There is a zero tolerance policy to harassment of any kind. This includes sexual harassment, unwanted touching, stalking and all forms of abuse, or discrimination based on race, gender, disability, sexuality (including transphobia,biphobia, femmephobia etc), language ability, religion, or age.
Please do not assume anyone's gender. if in doubt please ask the guest what pronouns they use.
People who disrespect this policy will be asked to leave.
COVID Safety
We are running the event at a reduced capacity to allow for more space and ask our audience to wear masks during the performances and screening and taking a self-test before attending.
• You can still sign-in on the NHS app if you wish; but this is no longer a requirement of entry.
•For the safety of our staff we remain CARD only at the bar and cafe.
• Hand Sanitiser is still available at our entrance & exit for you to use if you wish.
•Our staff will wear masks when moving around our indoor spaces for your safety. There is no requirement for you to do the same; but you can choose to if you would like.
•If you have any concerns or questions please drop us a line and we would be happy to help.
This screening and event is part of Film Feels Hopeful, a UK-wide cinema season, supported by the National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network. Explore all films and events at filmfeels.co.uk
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