MMMM! Monday 8 June, Movie (Favela Rising), Meal & Mingling
Hi all,
MMMM! Monday Movie, Meal & Mingling is back on Monday 8 June!
https://ud.coop/favela
This week we're screening: Favela Rising
This is one of my favourite films and the lead protagonist Anderson Sà is one of my heroes. After watching this film I think he'll be one of yours too.
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But back to MMMM! on Monday 8 June:
We'll have a delicious (mostly organic) vegan curry from 6ish:
Punjabi roasted Cauliflower,
Mushroom Kodava (with coconut cream),
Indian style Cabbage and Peas,
Served with Dal, salads and rice.
Pre-book (or at least let us know you'd like food) by 3pm Monday to avoid disappointment! 🎟️ 🍲😋
Shorts from around 6:30pm ish
And the main feature from 7pm:
Favela Rising (1 hr 20 mins) 2005
In Rio de Janeiro, a former drug dealer and a community activist use Afro-reggae music to transform a slum.
Favela Rising is an explosive and inspirational documentary about Rio de Janeiro's most violent favela (shantytown) and the revolutionary vision of a man who against all odds rises to enhance his community.
Haunted by the murders of his family and friends, Anderson Sà is a former drug-trafficker who turns revolutionary in Rio de Janeiro's most feared slum. Through hip-hop music, the rhythms of the street, and Afro-Brazilian dance he rallies his community to war against the violent oppression enforced by teenage drug armies and sustained by corrupt police.
Winner of 36 International Film Festival Awards
★★★★★ "Unforgettable…stunning" — Hotdog
★★★★ "A welcome companion to City of God" — Total Film
★★★★ "Uncompromising… inspiring" — Uncut
"Arresting… fast-paced… well informed" — Time Out
"A truly inspirational story" — Empire
"Rio's top hip hop band and a dynamic social movement… remarkable" — The Independent
"A real-life version of City of God" — The Observer
"An extremely watchable addition to a growing movement of ghetturista movie-making" — Esquire
Rotten Tomatoes 68% critics 88% audience
We'll also have:
Delicious (mostly) organic vegan curries from Fergus Bradbeer aka Vegie Vortex (who also used to do the curries at Beach and Barnicott), plus hot and cold drinks.
Please note:
Our room hire costs £48/ week so if you're able to able to contribute more than the default ticket amount then please do so.
We also need to ensure enough people come along to make it worthwhile for Fergus to keep coming along to cook up the delicious food - so invite a friend!
Many thanks in advance. Together We Have Everything.
Get your tickets and pre-book your food now 🎟️ 🍲😋 https://ud.coop/favela
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