Under Your Nose
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Black Lesbian & Gay Centre March 1987
Summary
Under Your Nose documents the journey of a group of activists to establish the Black Lesbian and Gay Centre, a ground breaking project that supported thousands of black queer people in the 1980’s and 90s.
Event Details
Address:Canada Water Theatre
21 Surrey Quays Road
Canada Water
London
Post code:SE16 7AR
Website:www.canadawatertheatre.org.uk
Tickets:Pay-What-You-Decide
Book tickets:www.canadawatertheatre.org.uk/2546/Under-Your-Nose
Telephone:02086924446
Email: reception@thealbany.org.uk
Description
40 years ago a group of activists came together with one aim: to open a centre for the black LGBTQ+ community. Against the backdrop of 1980s politics, the rise of Thatcher ism, and the AIDS epidemic, they started on their path. From a radically inclusive definition of ‘black’ to forging international coalitions, the BLGC’s work was crucial to the development of ideas around intersectionality, diversity and inclusiveness championed today.Drawing on archival materials, Under Your Nose is a feature documentary dedicated to those trailblazers who, facing hostility, and often personal danger, offered hope and a lifeline to many others. Their legacy is still apparent today.
The film screening will be followed by a Q&A.
Directed by Veronica Mackenzie.
Map
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Adapted toilet
Level access toilet
Positive about disabled people
Step-free access
