HCC & Waging Peace present: Liela’s Journey (dir Tom Newman)-Word premiere

We’re delighted to present the world premiere of the documentary Liela’s Journey, directed by Tom Newman, a resident of Haringey. The screening will be followed by a discussion, facilitated by Waging Peace, with Liela and the director.

This is the first screening of our autumn series on migration ('no one leaves home unless') co-organised with Waging Peace, Haringey Migrant Support Centre and Haringey Welcome. For more, visit our website.

About the film

Liela’s Journey (dir. Tom Newman), 25 mins

In April 2023, settled UK resident Liela visited her family in Sudan for Eid. During her visit, fighting broke out between the RSF and SAF forces across Sudan, including in Omdurman where her family lives. In Liela’s Journey, Liela talks to the camera, directly and unmediated, revealing her experiences of the war and its impact on women living there. She shares how she escaped to the UK, her fears for family still trapped there and her continual fight to raise awareness of the situation in Sudan.

Produced by the charity Waging Peace, Liela’s Journey is a unique and personal account of the violence in Sudan. It gives scale and human context to the implications of violence on women and a generation of Sudanese men who are given a stark choice: boat or boot. Flee or fight.

Why your donations are important?

HCC is run by volunteers and does not receive any funding at the moment. Every donation you make will help us to support local venues and to organise other free screenings.

In a time of rising living costs and persistent barriers for marginalised communities in producing and accessing films that reflect their experiences and aspirations, we are committed to making our screenings free or pay-what-you-can.

About the venue

The All Good Bookshop is an independent bookshop in Turnpike Lane / Wood Green, Haringey.

Covid Policy

HCC does not currently have an official COVID-19 policy. However, we remain mindful that many people are still vulnerable to the virus. We kindly ask attendees to take the following precautions to help keep our events safe and accessible for everyone:

• If possible, please take a lateral flow test before attending.
• If you test positive or are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend, even if you feel well.
• We welcome and encourage the use of masks inside the venue for those who wish to wear them.
• Please be considerate of others' comfort levels and respect requests for physical distance.

Thank you for helping us create a safer and more inclusive space.