Queerspace FC (film club): By Hook or by Crook

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

This is an open social space, all self-identified queer, lesbian, bi and trans women, transmen and non-binary and intersex people welcome. Taking up space is political!

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

Doors open at 7pm. 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.

The Movie: "By Hook or By Crook is the tenderest, sweetest gender-bending buddy movie you are likely to see – the Midnight Cowboy for a generation of gender non-conforming queers and trans people. Reeling from the death of his father, handsome small town dude Shy (Silas Howard) heads to the big city for a life of crime. But his plans are soon complicated when he encounters goateed philosopher Valentine (Harry Dodge), whose vision of the world is quirkily off-centre. Writer-directors Dodge and Howard’s feature debut exudes a raw, low-fi appeal and has rightly become a classic of queer cinema, celebrating outsiders who gutsily define who they want to be. ‘Are you a man or a woman?’ a child asks our hero. ‘Both,’ replies Shy." (BFI)

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!