Film
Liverpool Story Screening + Q&A
Liverpool Story is playing Picturehouse FACT on 28th November. Filmed over one year in every postcode, this is an insiders view of the city. Exploring themes of belonging and community, the universal ebb and flow of life are a starting point for reflections on the place we call home. Join us afterwards for a Q&A...
Liverpool Irish Festival: In Each Other’s Shelter We Survive
The Sunflower Project began in January 2022, with the aim of working with people impacted by Mother and Baby institutions. Using art to explore experiences, it intended to provide safe, friendly spaces where difficult experiences could be explored through discussion and creative techniques. The sessions were guided by Shauna Kelpie, an experienced theatre practitioner, and...
Liverpool Irish Festival: Stolen: Film screening and Q&A
This special screening has been organised as a commemorative event by Renewing Roots, with funding from the Government of Ireland’s Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Commemorative Grant Scheme. Released in 2023, Stolen explores Ireland’s institutional scandal in which the treatment of unmarried women, who became pregnant in 20th century Ireland, sparked global outrage. A...
The Music of The Lord of The Rings: Tribute to Howard Shore
Join Mystery Ensemble as they proudly present one of their best-selling programmes. Experience the majestic music of the iconic saga Lord of the Rings films. A delight for the whole family is guaranteed. Performed by the modern chamber ensemble Mystery Ensemble, the virtuoso playing of the musicians will instantly transport you to a distant fantasy...
They Haven’t Done Nothing – Film Screening & Q&A
Film Screening with Bea Freeman, Ray Quarless, Linda Loy, Maria O’Reilly and Janaya Pickett. Join us for a special one-off screening of Bea Freeman’s renowned 1985 documentary ‘They Haven’t Done Nothing’. This film delves into the historical context and lasting impact of the uprisings, highlighting the struggles against unemployment, racism, and police harassment faced by...
Your Local Arena: Rudies Come Back or The Rise and Rise of 2-Tone – Film Screening and Panel Talk
With its home in Coventry, its roots in reggae and its multiracial bands, 2-Tone was a British musical phenomenon. As part of Black History Month, this Your Local Arena special screens Rudies Come Back, the energetic 1980 BBC Arena film made by Jeff Perks right at the moment that 2-Tone was emerging, capturing its unique...
EXPEDITION ONE
British live music events and Film/TV productions have three things in common: One, they’re incredibly popular and bring great pleasure and entertainment to many millions. Two, they jointly contribute over £18 billion per year to the UK economy. And three; at a critical point as we battle the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced, carbon...
Lessons from Toxteth and the Path to Racial Justice
Join FACT during Black History Month for a powerful event featuring a documentary by local filmmaker Bea Freeman, exploring the causes and aftermath of the 1981 Toxteth Riots. This film delves into the historical context and lasting impact of the riots, highlighting the struggles against unemployment, racism, and police harassment faced by the Black community...
Film Screening: Bushman (1971)
A time capsule of the late 1960s, this international arthouse film follows the story of Gabriel (Paul Okpokam), a young student from Nigeria, who moves to San Francisco. Lovestruck and culturally stranded he faces the harsh realities of life and racism in the 60’s. Interwoven through his adventures in America are glances back to his...
Liverpool Story Premiere
Join us for the premiere of brand new documentary ‘Liverpool Story’ from the makers behind ‘Almost Liverpool 8’. Finding beauty in the ordinary, Liverpool takes centre stage in this year-in-the-life documentary portrait. Communities and voices are observed from a fresh perspective as the city navigates through an eventful year. Mirroring the ebb and flow of...
