Pressure: Film Screening and Discussion
Event description
A pioneering first feature length film by a Black British director, Pressure (1975) tells the story of the coming of age of Tony, a bright young teenager caught between the aspirations of his parents and the realities of growing up in Notting Hill. In this ground breaking film, directed by Horace Ové from a collaborative script with Trinidadian author Sam Selvon, Pressure uses a mixture of professionals and amateur actors to explores the dilemmas of being young, Black and British in mid 70s London.
The film will be followed by a discussion, led by Birkbeck history lecturer Mike Berlin.
This free event is part of Birkbeck's Black History Month celebrations. All are welcome. Contact Kate Potts on 020 73803112 for more information, or book your place.
