A screening of The Swimmers followed by a panel discussion
When:
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Venue:
External
Join us for a free screening of The Swimmers, as part of our events to celebrate the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
Based on a true story, The Swimmers follows the journey of two young sisters from war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Yusra Mardini and her older sister Sara are both competitive swimmers living in Syria in 2015 who embark on a harrowing journey as refugees, putting both their hearts and champion swimming skills to heroic use. BAFTA winner Sally El Hosaini directs and the indomitable Issa sisters star in this true story of triumph amid strife.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion exploring some of the themes around the film.
Panel Discussion: This discussion will explore the relentless challenges faced by the Mardini sisters and those who have experienced displacement and we look at the case and charges brought by Greece against Sara Mardini and two dozen other aid worker, as well as the current UK laws around refugees/asylum seekers. What actions can we take in our communities to create a shared understanding of compassion to ensure we are extending it widely to all?
Contact name:
Katy Pettit