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ECA film premiere of Windrush Voices at Millfield Theatre on Tuesday 4 October, 7pm

Book your tickets now and see the film documentary premiere of Windrush Voices: Stories of Determination and Triumph, a film by Colin Johnson.

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Book your tickets now and see the film documentary premiere of Windrush Voices: Stories of Determination and Triumph, a film by Colin Johnson.

The film is a testament to the ‘back stories’ of the Windrush Generation. Men, women and children who tell their stories about living somewhere warm and lush, full of vibrant colours and aromas, among the love of extended families of parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

Then travelling, many for the first time by air or sea, to arrive to the drabness of a grey, monotoned war scared London. Where rationing had just recently ended. Outside toilets and the use of public baths were the norm. Sprinkle in the hostile racist environment faced by all, "The No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs" handwritten signs that greeted them.

The film documents how these pioneers overcame widespread ignorance, to survive and challenge the everyday prejudices they experienced and make a massive contribution to British society.

The film will be followed by roundtable discussion with the film maker and Windrush Voices contributors.

Tickets are £5 and available at Millfield Theatre box office on 020 8807 6680 or click here to go to Millfield Theatre website. 

Posted: September 27, 2022