London
Shoredich
1 Oct
Coming to England - School screening
Floella Benjamin will be present at each screening and will introduce the film as well as lead a discussion immediately afterwards. Floella Benjamin, OBE is a major figure in Britain�s television history and presenter of such children�s TV classics as Playschool and Playaway. Coming to England is a stunning film adaptation of her autobiography, charting her journey from Trinidad to Britain in the 1960s. It is an inspiring story of how she adjusted to her new life and surroundings with the spirit and good humour for which she is known.
Rich Mix, 1030am, 1pm, price unknown, tel: 020 7613 7498.
www.richmix.org.uk
2 Oct - 14 Dec
Visual arts: Peter Ogunsiji � Drawing on the Past, living on the present, looking to the future
Drawing on the Past, living on the present, looking to the future is a contemporary, existential, and historically linked, black art exhibition ; a tangible reminder of the importance of the try dimensional continuity, of history in terms of our past, present and future. The three pieces entitled One World One Love plc, Empathy, and The Sankofa Has Landed are presented for your interpretation and enjoyment. The art work has been produced over a period of six years, by issue based visual artist Mr Peter Ogunsiji.
Rich Mix, open all day, free, tel: 020 7613 7498.
www.richmix.org.uk
9 Oct
Rich Mix Launch featuring Jazzie B
To start the party off right, we are proud and blessed to have Jazzie B OBE as our headline artist. What else is there to say? As one of the most innovative and imaginative bands of the 1980s Soul2Soul were seductive and deep. They borrowed from everything from Motown to Philly, old soul and reggae and created a truly British sound that was impossible to ignore.
There will be a fusion of live music on the night to accompany Jazzie's set, including John Pandit Sound System and guest Dohla/Tablar players; Opera singer and composer Errollyn Wallen, as well as Jorgee Crecis, a site specific dancer, working with African traditions and Frederick Opoku-Addaie. The hosts for the night will be award-winning comedienne Shazia Mirza and musician Johnny Kalsi.
Rich Mix, 7pm - midnight, �20, tel: 020 7613 7498.
www.richmix.org.uk
14 Oct
Fade to Black
How is Black culture portrayed in British films? How do they compare to those in American cinema? Do these films accurately reflect the social issues faced by Black people or can such images actually feed into destructive stereotypes? And, crucially, who do these images appeal to?
This event for AS/A2 students and their teachers will explore these issues, and also look at the opportunities available to Black film-makers in the UK. The morning session will examine the messages sent by a variety of films from both sides of the Atlantic using clips from a range of films; it will also look at how these images are used to market films to specific audiences.
Rich Mix, 1030am, �5, tel: 020 7613 7498.
www.richmix.org.uk
14 Oct
Afro - Saxons
Sharp and funny observational documentary that follows four hair salons as they prepare for the biggest Afro-hair competition in the UK.
Angela is a braid stylist to the stars. Wayne and Cyndia are the leading junior stylists at the UK's biggest chain of Afro hair salons. George and Apple are a Thai husband and wife team obsessed with Afro hair. Michael is Birmingham's leading Afro stylist who is out to beat the all-powerful London salons. Afro-Saxons follows all of these stylists as they enter the Black Beauty and Hair awards - the most competitive Afro hair competition in the UK.
Rich Mix, 8pm, �7/�5.50 Concessions, tel: 020 7613 7498.
www.richmix.org.uk
15 Oct
Islam and Hip-Hop
What is the relationship between Islam and Hip Hop? Are they compatible? Where are the boundaries? This debate, especially for young people, will be chaired by Rakin Fetuga of Mecca2Medina, and will aim to discuss these questions and explore the influence that Hip Hop has had on young British Muslim life.
Rich Mix, 5pm, �5, tel: 020 7613 7498.
www.richmix.org.uk
31 Oct
Coming to England - Family screening
Floella Benjamin will be present at each screening and will introduce the film as well as lead a discussion immediately afterwards. Floella Benjamin, OBE is a major figure in Britain�s television history and presenter of such children�s TV classics as Playschool and Playaway. Coming to England is a stunning film adaptation of her autobiography, charting her journey from Trinidad to Britain in the 1960s. It is an inspiring story of how she adjusted to her new life and surroundings with the spirit and good humour for which she is known.
Rich Mix, 11am, price unknown, tel: 020 7613 7498.
www.richmix.org.uk
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