Films for Action
Come join us for an eye-opening evening at St Paul's Church West Hackney where we will be screening thought-provoking films that explore the boundaries we push in society. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and engaged in discussions that will make you reflect on the world we live in. This event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and be part of a community passionate about creating positive change. Don't miss out on this unique experience!
The Line We Crossed
A British story of dissent, drawn from the frontlines of climate resistance. Through the experiences of those who stood in defiance, it traces the quiet unravelling of our protest rights. The film challenges audiences to question what makes dissent effective and where the line of acceptability is.
The right to nonviolent protest is a fundamental pillar of democracy and enshrined in many laws to which the UK government are signatories. Yet, as resistance grows, new laws restrict protest rights. For two years the film makers documented how the right to protest in the UK is under threat and how environmental defenders, in particular, are being targeted. We have witnessed first-hand how they are being silenced in court, criminalised and are receiving disproportionate punishments for nonviolent protest.
Panellists
Liz Smith - Director
Liz Smith is an award-winning British documentary filmmaker. Her work is centred around human rights issues. The films she is making at Page75 Productions are the outcome of years of study on the issues driving the rise of populism and the erosion of our democratic rights. However, researching the issues can only go so far. Her approach of spending time with affected communities on the frontline delivers a much deeper understanding of the forces driving these trends.
Liz is the director of the feature documentary I Am Gen Z, her most recent feature documentaries include The Conspiracists and The Line We Crossed.
She is currently in post-production on her next feature documentary, The Humanitarians, which examines the growing threats to the human right to asylum in Europe.
