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May '68 and After...a Geordie perspective: Based upon his forthcoming autobiography ‘Coaldust and Stardust’, Dave Douglass presents an account of Tyneside’s contribution to and perspective on the events of May 1968 and the period following.
Salud y Solidaridad (Health and Solidarity): This new film documents the struggle of the people of zapatista autonomous municipality “16th February” to construct their own health clinic, run by and for the community. In their own words the local indigenous people describe the need for an autonomous health care system, detailing the serious health problems they face in the Highlands of Chiapas, Mexico.
The Making of Salud y Solidaridad: Following the screening of Salud y Solidaridad (Health and Solidarity), there will be a discussion led by Mike Valance, an anarchist from the Scottish Zapatistas Solidarity Group, who arranged for the film to be made, and the filmmakers Camcorder Guerillas.
Chris Reeves: Platform Films: A chance to meet Chris Reeves of Platform Films, makers of 'The Miners Campaign Tapes'; 'Not in My Name' and 'Proud Arabs and Texas Oilmen'. There’ll be an opportunity to see extracts from these important films and to discuss the work of Platform Films.
Zero de Conduite: Jean Vigo’s influential1933 film draws on his own experience of boarding schools and the repressive nature of institutionalised education. Introduced by Nick Heath.
The Free Voice of Labor: The Jewish Anarchists: Skilfully blending participant's interviews with stills, newsreel footage and selections from old motion pictures, this film gives a fascinating and penetrating insight into the contribution of Jewish émigré anarchists to the fledging US labour movement in the tumultuous period from 1880 to the First World war. This film lets them tell their own inspiring story in their own words.
Djs mash-up: Opening with the sensational Lake Me, with a huge dose of Ska'd for Life, and a massive mix of Djs from Fiero Fuxx to Urban Geisha droppin' beats 'til dawn

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