Event type:

In person

Date & time:

27 May 2022, 18:00 – 20:45

The Lies of Our Confines: Premiere + Q&A with cast

Join this film premiere with the writer and director Leon Oldstrong. A panel discussion and Q&A will follow the screening.

Image of two cast members in Lies of Our Confines Film.  Leon Oldstrong.
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The Lies of Our Confines: Premiere + Q&A with cast

Leon Oldstrong

Leon is a former teacher and self-taught London based filmmaker. He has a reputation for being unflinchingly honest in addressing racism and injustice. His short documentary That's Not Ours premiered at Sheffield Doc / Fest in 2018. The film is a deeply personal exploration of racist media stereotypes and the consequences faced by young black men and boys as a result all framed around Leon's younger brother Ethan - an innocent victim of knife crime. Leon is passionate about telling stories that challenge stereotypes and change perceptions. Virtually There was an official selection of the prestigious BFI London Film Festival and Aesthetica Short Film Festival. His most recent documentary, Weathering, which explores the reality of racism for Black Britons during the Covid-19 lockdown was recently released on Al Jazeera.

Further information

Ticketing

Pre-booking essential

Cost

Free

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Organiser

IOE Events

ioe.events@ucl.ac.uk