Fearlessly determined women take action in this inspiring selection of short films.
Women defiantly take control of their bodies and lives by any means possible in this selection of short films by Underwire Festival.
Action films of the most inspiring kind, these characters use whatever they can to take control of their lives. Whether raising their voices, or making barely a sound, they take action of the most significant kind: to free themselves. Be inspired, thrilled and moved by fearless determination.
Programme:
I Don't Protest, I Just Dance in My Shadow
UK 5min
Now You See It
UK 2min
National Anthem
UK 9min
Only My Voice
UK 11min
Wrongheaded
Ireland 9min
Towards the sun
UK 19min
That Time of Month
UK 5min
White Riot: London
UK 9min
Tough
UK 5min
Never Land
UK 13min
Domesticity
UK 4min
Please arrive promptly at the advertised start time
Proof of ID may be requested on entry to films, in compliance with BBFC ratings
This film is F-Rated. The F-Rating is a classification for any film which is directed by a
woman, and/or written by a woman, and/or features significant women on
screen in their own right.
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Barbican Cinema 3
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
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Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
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