Queerspace FC (film club): Haki Fadi/Empty Talks

Doors open at 7 - Film should start around 730 :)

This is an open social space by, for, and centring the work of self-identified queer, lesbian, bi and trans women, trans men, non-binary and intersex people. Taking up space is political!

Cis men: sorry this one's not for you!

Tonight we team up with the Centre for Transnational Development and Collaboration (dedicated to promoting gender equality, women’s rights, the rights of sexual minorities and marginalised groups in the MENA region) to screen their movie Haki Fadi (Empty Talks). CTDC will also chair the discussion after.

The Film: Haki Fadi (Empty Talks) This film is not a story, this film is a statement. It is a statement by non-normative people in the MENA region, who refuse to define and box themselves. The film does not only point out the multiple struggles non-normative people face, but also conveys the message that the key to resistance is love.

Spoken word: by Nour Abu-Assab

Trailer: https://www.facebook.com/centretransnationaldevelopmentandcollaboration/videos/1922043014478877/

Suggested donation (for the Common House) £2 low/unwaged, £5 higher waged, noone will be turned away for lack of funds.

Feel free to bring your own popcorn, food, drinks, etc. There's a small kitchen at the Common House for making tea etc.

Access info: The Common House is on the ground floor close to Bethnal Green tube and many bus lines. It's wheelchair accessible although the bathroom is does not have turning space for a wheelchair. Nearest fully accessible loo 200m away at McDs on Bethnal Green Road. Seating consists of folding chairs, some arm chairs and some large floor cushions. If you have any specific access needs please get in touch and we will do our best to meet them.

Queerspace FC is a collective of, and for, queer, lesbian, bi and trans women, transmen and non-binary and intersex people, promoting an affirming space where we can regularly play football, socialise and organise inclusive events. Queerspace FC (film club) is the social arm of Queerspace FC (football club) but you don’t have to be into football to join our fortnightly film screening! We aim to take turns curating and hosting evenings and you’re welcome to propose a movie, invite a guest speaker, etc. Our choice of films does not necessarily mean endorsement, discussion and dissent is welcomed!