Black History Month - QUB Culture & Arts Events
Naughton Gallery:
Faith Couch
https://belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/faith-couch-for-life/
Launching 26th October. We will have an ‘Art in the AM’ event for staff for this but just firming up timings.
QFT:
SCREEN/PRINT: Queen & Slim – 9 Oct, 8.30pm
Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith star as a couple on their first date who become fugitives after an altercation with the police. Free posters designed by Brazilian illustrator Daniel Batista for each attendee.
https://queensfilmtheatre.com/Whats-On/Queen-and-Slim
Bobi Wine: The People’s President – 13-15 Oct
This gripping film charts the rise of Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine - the pop star-turned-politician seeking to end Uganda’s brutal dictatorship.
https://queensfilmtheatre.com/Whats-On/Bobi-Wine
Once Upon a Time in Uganda – 17-19 Oct
Set in the heart of Uganda, Once Upon a Time in Uganda celebrates a universal love and passion for movies through the story of the world-famous Wakaliwood studios.
https://queensfilmtheatre.com/Whats-On/Once-Upon-a-Time-in-Uganda
On Resistance Street + Q&A – 19 Oct, 6.15pm
With contributions from a host of renowned musicians, bands and commentators, On Resistance Street is an in-depth examination of the role music plays in the fight against fascism, racism and bigotry.
https://queensfilmtheatre.com/Whats-On/On-Resistance-Street
CINEMA REDISCOVERED:
One Hand Don’t Clap – 1 Oct, 3.00pm
Calypso music is celebrated in all its beauty in this restored documentary taking a bright and energising look at Calypso’s importance.
https://queensfilmtheatre.com/Whats-On/One-Hand-Dont-Clap
Uptight – 7 Oct, 6.00pm
Jules Dassin’s unjustly forgotten drama, set in the aftermath of the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King.
https://queensfilmtheatre.com/Whats-On/Uptight
Claudine – 14 Oct, 3.15pm
In an attempt to counter the far-fetched excesses of the blaxploitation films at the time, Claudine focuses on the day to day struggles of a single black mother and her working class family.
https://queensfilmtheatre.com/Whats-On/Claudine
LONDON FILM FESTIVAL:
Earth Mama – 5 Oct, 9.30pm
Savanah Leaf’s directorial feature debut is an intimate depiction of a mother’s fear and love.
https://queensfilmtheatre.com/Whats-On/Earth-Mama
Omen – 12 Oct, 8.45pm
A deserving winner of Cannes’ Un Certain Regard New Vision Award, rapper-turned-filmmaker Baloji’s magical realist drama is a dazzling debut.