A Man From the Sun



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A Man From the Sun
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Originally broadcast in 1956, this groundbreaking docudrama explores the experiences of the 75,000 West Indians who had then newly settled in Britain, and the disparity they found between the mythical country and the real one. Read related article: A Man from the Sun

DATE AND TIME
November 24, 2023
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CATEGORY
Film
LOCATION
Studio Theatre
Taunton Brewhouse
Coal Orchard
TA1 1JL
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Somerset African Caribbean Network and Somerset Film present:

 

A MAN FROM THE SUN

 

To mark the 75th anniversary of the HMS Empire Windrush arriving in Britain and to celebrate the Windrush generation today.

Originally broadcast in 1956, this groundbreaking docudrama explores the experiences of the 75,000 West Indians who had then newly settled in Britain, and the disparity they found between the mythical country and the real one.

With thanks to
BFI National TV Archive

 

Film screening + Q&A

 

7pm Friday 24 Nov 2023
Studio Theatre, Taunton Brewhouse,
Coal Orchard, Somerset TA1 1JL

 

Tickets

 

£5 + ticket booking fee

Members of the Writers Guild, Musicians Union, Equity, Prospect + Bectu £3.75

 

Booking

Click here to book

01823 283244

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