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UK Premiere: Crip Camp (12A*) + ScreenTalk with filmmakers via Skype

Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2020

,Barbican Cinema 2
a man holds another man in his arms whilst others stand around them

In the wake of famous 1969 counterculture festival Woodstock in upstate New York, Camp Jened hosted their own wild getaways.

Teenagers with disabilities spent their summers escaping societal prejudices to discover themselves, express opinions freely, and have lots of fun at the same time. From this group of friends grew a collective of revolutionary activists who boldly celebrated each other’s differences, provided support, and stood together to fight for their rights in a world failing to make room for them.

Directors Nicole Newnham and ex-camper Jim LeBrecht capture the spirit, music, and budding activism of 1970’s youth in this playful yet deeply moving documentary, and invite us on a journey through the widely overlooked formation of a disability rights movement that continues to this day.

Following the film Newnham and LeBrecht join us for a ScreenTalk via Skype.

Tagged with: Cinema ScreenTalks Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2020

2020 US Dir Nicole Newnham, Jim LeBrecht 102 min

Documentary

This screening is captioned and the ScreenTalk is BSL interpreted.

Audio Description headsets are available for this screening. 

Cancellation

We are sorry to announce that the Human Rights Watch Film Festival has cancelled the 2020 Human Rights Watch Film Festival in London, which includes a number of screenings at the Barbican.

All bookers are being contacted, but we would like to apologise for the disappointment this is likely to cause. You can read their statement in full.

Barbican Cinema 2

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

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.