Bill Douglas's award-winning films My Childhood, My Ain Folk and My Way Home are three of the most compelling and critically acclaimed films about childhood ever made and have been referred to as political texts.

The narrative is largely autobiographical, following Jamie (played with heart-breaking conviction by Stephen Archibald) as he grows up in a poverty-stricken mining village in post-war Scotland. In these brutal surroundings, and subject to hardship and rejection, Jamie learns to fend for himself. We see him grow from child to adolescent – angry and bewildered, but playful, creative and affectionate.

• Friday 12th - screening of My Childhood, My Ain Folk 19:00
• Saturday 13th - screening of My Way Home 19:30

My Way Home (1978) sees Jamie's ultimate victory over his circumstances; after a spell in foster care, and a homeless shelter, he is conscripted into the RAF, where he embarks on a redemptive friendship with pal Robert, which allows him to emerge from his ineffectual adolescence to pursue his artistic ambition.

Despite the sometimes bleak subject matter, watching the trilogy is far from a depressing experience. This is cinematic poetry: Douglas contracted his subject matter to the barest essentials – dialogue is kept to a minimum, and fields, slag heaps and cobbled streets are shot in bleak monochrome. Yet with its unexpected humour and warmth, the trilogy brims with clear-eyed humanity, and affection for an ultimately triumphant young boy. (bfi)

Screening followed by Panel Discussion: (Guest Speakers to be announced)

Saturday's screening will be followed by a panel discussion on themes raised in all 3 films and in particular, My Way Home followed by Q&A.

Note: If you can't attend Saturday night's event but can attend Friday nights event, then you can secure a ticket for Friday night here & join in on the discussion post screening.

Please Register for this event and on the day of the screening you will be send the Joining Link for the Virtual Screening.

Log In: 19:15

Film Screening: 19.30 (72 mins)

Panel Discussion followed by Q&A: 21:00

Admission open to ALL, non Labour Party members welcome.

Suggested donation of £5 would be appreciated to help cover costs of event and running the Constituency. One donation covers both nights.

A limited number of Free Tickets available each day.

SLFC is organised by Streatham Labour Political Education Officer to bring political education out into the community.