An evening of short films about children who migrated to Britain from El Salvador, The House that is Not There, from Vietnam, Passing Tides, from Nigeria, Ugwumpiti and from Syria, Seeking Sanctuary on a Scottish Island.
Linked with readings by people with lived experience of child migration featured in the recent book Child Migrant Voices in Modern Britain; Oral Histories from 1930s - Present Day by Eithne Nightingale. The evening ends with a reggae performance by Maurice Nwokeji of music inspired by the Biafran war.
The author and contributors, including those who have settled in Glasgow from Syria and Pakistan, will be available to sign purchased copies of the book.
After the screening there will be time to discuss the films and surrounding issues. The screening aims to be a place of support and belonging for People of Colour and a place where white allies can take responsibility for their own learning. We hope to raise searching questions and explore issues in a supportive environment.
The screening will take place at Flourish House which is a wheelchair accessible venue. Some light refreshments will be provided.
Flourish House is a short walk from a First Bus no.4 bus stop and St George’s Cross subway station. There are limited parking spaces directly outside the building along with parking payment meters.