In our haste to explain the London Riots of August 2011, we missed asking some vital questions. Why did we automatically assume that the rioters were from underprivileged backgrounds? And why did we accept this stereotype unquestioningly? – – Georgina Campbell – As those responsible for the disturbances last August […]
Tag: August
The best at the Latin American Film Festival
Alba House has organized an exhibition from 28th August to 1st September in which you can see feature films from Cuba, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Nicaragua. _ To show the richness of Latin American cinema, Alba House has organized a film cycle at which they will screen outstanding contemporary films […]
Waltham Forest rallies against racist movement
The London community of Waltham Forest has planned a demonstration on the 18th August against a march by the English Defence League (EDL) in the area. _ The people of Waltham Forest value their multicultural community, which is why they will demonstrate against the march planned by the racist and […]
A day for asylum seekers
On Friday the 10th of August a one-day workshop will take place in Cardiff that will look at the destitution, imprisonment and deportation for those who seek refuge and support. . . The asylum and immigration issue is one of the most controversial amongst the world’s governments. While countries and […]
Cinema inspired by heat
The Instituto Cervantes is offering a series of Spanish films where high temperature features as the main character.– – In summer, heat plays a leading role in Spanish life. At times, the rising level of the thermometer can change a person’s lifestyle, when the heat is all you can think […]