The Right to Protest, Film Evening

FILM EVENING

Selected shorts from Pro Radix & London Nature Films for The Right to Protest.

Be inspired by short films exploring different protest topics, from system analysis to grass roots community building, resilience in our food system to nature as an activist in itself and much more.

Ticket includes a free drink and access to the exhibition. Filmmakers & artists will be present to discuss their film post screening.

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Section 1 - 6:30pm 36mins

New Extractivism

A new form of extractivism defines life in the 21st Century. Vladan Joler's fantastic graphic representation of the stack that underpins contemporary technological systems collects data and controls well beyond the multi-layered ‘technical stack’ of data modeling, hardware, servers, and networks. One that reaches into the furthest corners of the biosphere and the deepest layers of human cognitive and affective being. ''What we have here is an almost fractal allegorical structure—an allegory within an allegory within an allegory…'' (2022) 18 mins.

#pinkhairdatawhistleblower

Filmed in 2018 this is as relevant as ever. The documentary follows Christopher Wylie of Cambridge Analytica as he reveals the data collecting analysis and misuse.(2018) 10 mins.

Man

Animation by Steve Cutts looking at man's relationship with the natural world presents some uncanny likenesses.(2012) 4 mins.

Happiness

The story of a rodent's unrelenting quest for happiness and fulfilment. Steve Cutts(2017) 4 mins.

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Section 2 - 7:30pm 48mins

The Hidden Life of a Pavement Crack

Discover the hidden ecosystem thriving within a London pavement crack, offering insights into cultural and ecological values beneath our urban landscape. (2025) 10 mins.

Pymmes Brookers - River of Stories

Nature as an activist in itself. Reflection on the Pymmes Brook with local residents. This year long project invited small groups of local residents from Edmonton, Enfield on guided walks along the Pymmes Brook to discover what the river means to those who live and/or work alongside. A river, like all water, can't be stopped from moving downward no matter what the urban landscape. A collaboration between Abe Gibson and Alison Archer (2024) 16 mins

Reclaiming our Food System

Just Food, a community food local to Whitechapel and venture for a just climate transition. Women's Environmental Network's video showcasing their “Just FACT” food programme; community-led solutions for a sustainable and socially just urban food system. Chelsea Jackson, Alison Jeffries (Really Bright Media 2024) 3 mins.

Kenninghall Road Parklet

Residents of Hackney’s Nightingale Estate have been working hard to create a beautiful parklet on Napoleon Road, a green community space for residents. Filmed by Michael Shilling (2025) 8 mins.

Blokes Who Walk: Finding Brotherhood

What happens when men walk together in London? More than just exercise, it's a lifeline that Scott Johnson has opened up to men from all walks of life aiming to break down stigma by encouraging open conversation. Free "walk and talk" groups across London, providing a supportive environment for men to connect and share what's on their minds whilst being outside in the fresh air. Afshin Robin Rohani (Out Here Culture/Flee Media 2025) 10 mins.

Our House

Dawn chorus recorded in Epping Forest 10 May 2020, set to archive footage of acid house parties. Sunday 10 May 2020 was the last day of the first lockdown. There was no car, train or air travel allowed. It was possibly the quietest day in the world ever and the loudest dawn chorus. Nature is our party - 'My house is your house'(2020) Alexis Bamforth, 2 mins.

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Section 3 - 8.30pm 48mins

Tree Drag

Performance artwork by Alexis Bamforth. An ash tree is dragged screaming through the streets of London to expire in front of Tate Modern. (2022) 10 mins.

Citadel

Filmed by John Smith from his bedroom window, the view shifts focus from the city’s gleaming skyscrapers to the inhabitants of the dense urban housing that lies in their shadow. Citadel contrasts faceless corporate power with the particularities of individual lives. (2020) 16 mins.

Man of War

Film of a washed up siphonophore. First shown at Venice Biennale 2019, Palazzo Papafava. Footage recorded: 2011, Lanzarote, El Golfo. (2018) 2 mins.

There are no others, There is only us

In a time where the world is ever more connected and unbordered, Marc Silver considers whether crowds are a force for oppression, or a potential for resistance. A powerful visual metaphor illustrating the nature of collaboration and the power of crowds, with music composed by producer Ben Frost. (2009) 10 mins.

Julia Butterfly Hill

Julia speaks of her protest - 738 days in the top of a 1000 year old redwood tree, to prevent it from being logged. She discusses reasons for making positive action for the future, turning up, and where and how you can best make a difference. (1997) 10 mins.