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WHAT: Into Film and Sheffield Doc/Fest UK are pleased to present an exclusive school screening of A Northern Soul, with a Director/Producer Q&A.
Brought to you by the Yorkshire-born Director Sean McAllister, the film centres on Steve, a warehouse worker who runs community workshops with ‘Beats Bus', teaching local school children to tell stories through rap.
WHEN: Friday 8 June 2018, 1pm 3pm
WHERE: Exchange Dome Screen, Tudor Square, Sheffield, S1 2LA
Synopsis:
In the film, McAllister returns to his Yorkshire hometown of Hull as creative director of the opening ceremony of the City of Culture celebrations: living back with his 90 year-old parents, McAllister reflects on the changes to a city hit by cuts in public spending and divided by Brexit and where more than 1 in 3 children are living in poverty.
Drawn to the fringes of town, McAllister meets and starts filming with Steve Arnott, a struggling warehouse worker by day and hip-hop performer by night, who harbours his own creative dream. Says Sean McAllister, "Back home in Hull, where I began, I have been filming Steve and wondering whether he can, against the odds, unlock the opportunities to build a better life? Is social mobility possible in cities like Hull? What role does culture have to play in this? How long can he hold onto his dreams for?"
Director Sean McAllister is known for his candid, frank films, depicting with extraordinary intimacy the lives of ordinary people who are struggling to survive but are survivors, caught up in political and personal conflict, struggling to make sense of the world we live in.
Q&A: Following the film, students will have the opportunity to speak to the film's Director Sean McAllister and Producer Elhum Shakerifar to discover more about their love for and experiences of documentary filmmaking in the UK film industry, as well as enquire about their individual job roles, career choices and progression routes.
Certificate: 12A, Into Film recommends 14yrs +
Language: English
Length: 1 hr 20 minutes (plus 40 mins for Q&A)
* This event is for students aged 14-19 and their educators.
*Educators must ensure they book tickets for themselves as well as students. On the order form, please indicate how many young people and how many adults will attend out of the total amount of tickets you have booked.*
We look forward to seeing you at the screening!
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