Child Migrant Voices in Modern Britain: Oral Histories 1930s – Present Day
Summary
Eithne Nightingale, author and filmmaker, introduces the films Child Migrant Stories and her related book.
Event Details
Address:Dulwich Library
368 Lordship Lane
East Dulwich
London
Post code:SE22 8NB
Website:www.southwark.gov.uk/libraries
Tickets:Free - no need to book
Email: nell.cooper@southwark.gov.uk
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Tuesday 10am to 8pm
Wednesday 9am to 8pm
Thursday 9am to 8pm
Friday 9am to 8pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 12pm to 4pm
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Description
Eithne Nightingale, author and filmmaker, introduces the films Child Migrant Stories and her related book Child Migrant Voices in Modern Britain: Oral Histories 1930s -Present Day, Bloomsbury 2024. Both are based on powerful stories of, and co-produced with, those who have migrated to Britain under 18. Followed by screenings of:
- Ugwumpiti about Maurice Nwokeji who survived the Biafran war
- Passing Tides about Linh Vu who escaped Vietnam by boat
- Seeking Sanctuary on a Scottish Island about Syrian children on the Isle of Bute.
- The House that is Not There about Henry Bran, a child soldier from El Salvador
Maurice, Linh and Eithne will read selected passages from the book before a discussion with the audience.
Copies of the book will be available to buy.
Transport
By Bus:12, 40, 176, 185, 197
By Train:East Dulwich
Map
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Adapted toilet
Assistance dogs welcome
If steps outside no more than 3
Level access toilet
Positive about disabled people