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Saturday 24th October 2020
Songs of Redemption. Black History Month
Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festival and The Twelve30 Collective present:
Songs of Redemption (2013, rating 15)*
Online event. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/songs-of-redemption-15-black-history-month-free-online-screening-tickets-124339491767
Songs of Redemption captures the moving story of redemption and rehabilitation of inmates of the General Penitentiary located in Kingston, Jamaica. The film features riveting interviews and powerful reggae music created, performed, and produced in a unique partnership by inmates and wardens.
** UK Viewers only**
* This film discusses the details of violent crimes and is not suitable for children.
Miquel Galofré – Co-Director: Miquel is a filmmaker & photographer from Barcelona based in T&T. His acclaimed films ’Songs of Redemption’ and ‘Art Connect’ got more than 20 international awards. With ten Caribbean films in ten years, he currently works as creative director at T&T Rocks. | www.trinidadandtobagorocks.com | Instagram
Amanda Sans Pantling – Co-Director: Amanda is a renowned and multi-awarded director-writer and producer of documentary cinema of British-Spanish nationality. She has just premiered her last film, OSO, at the San Sebastian Film Festival. | www.amandasans.com
* PLEASE NOTE: The link for the film and Q&A will be sent out 1 hour before the screening *
This event has been made possible by the Southwark Council Black History Fund
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