BFI African Odysseys present a preview of The Hard Stop + Q&A with director George Amponsah, co-writer/producer Dionne Walker, Stafford Scott, co-founder Broadwater Farm Defence Campaign, and Marcus Knox and Kurtis Henville at BFI Southbank 11th July 2016!
In 2011 Mark Duggan was killed by armed police in London, sparking a riot that spiralled into a week of the worst civil unrest in modern British history. This summer marks five years years since the “London riots” plagued headlines around the world. The Hard Stop shares the story of Mark Duggan, through the accounts of his two best friends.
Director George Amponsah and co-writer Dionne Walker were determined to look beyond the headlines, and in their intimate portrait of Duggan’s childhood friends Marcus Knox and Kurtis Henville they pose deep questions about class, race and policing.
Don’t miss your chance to watch this powerful film previewing at BFI on the 11th June – four days before it hits cinemas nationwide! Follow The Hard Stop on twitter @TheHardStop
London College of Communication and SUARTS are supporting UAL (University of the Arts London) students to watch this film FREE! PLUS discounted tickets available to Diversity Matters readers for just £5! They’ll be a pre-screening social before doors open at 17.50… So arrive early for complimentary drinks and networking from 4pm!
Tickets usually £11.75, concs £9.20 (Members pay £1.65 less). See more African Odysseys.
This discounts only available via Diversity Matters of this one-off screening on the 11th July. Subject to availability.
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