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Relaxed Screening

,Cinema 3
A woman in red hue

Exclusive to our screens in the UK, Kahlil Joseph transforms his video art installation into a layered examination of the Black experience.

We are delighted to be screening Kahlil Joseph’s debut feature, inviting you into an immersive story that spans 247 years across land and sea. 

Adapted from Joseph’s highly acclaimed installation shown at the 2019 Venice Biennale, the film is a unique cinematic experience that mirrors the sonic textures of an album, interweaving fictional and historical characters to explore the past, present and future.

The film can be viewed as a form of inventory as the collective memories of Black people and the history of the diaspora are brought together.

In its mix of fiction and documentary, the film is inspired by W.E.B. Du Bois, Marcus Garvey, Saidiya Hartman and others, juxtaposing their ideas with archive material and samples from YouTube, social media, film, TV and journalism.

Tagged with: Cinema Relaxed Screenings
Film information
  • Release year   2025
  • Country of origin   USA, Ghana
  • Director   Kahlil Joseph
  • Runtime   1hr 53mins

How is this screening relaxed?

A relaxed event takes place in an environment that is specially tailored for a neurodiverse audience, as well as those who find a more informal setting beneficial. 

The cinema environment is tailored to the needs of the audience.

For this screening:

- The lights are dimmed, though not off.

- The volume levels a little lower than usual.

- You are free to move around the screen and to enter and exit the cinema at any time, with easy access for any wheelchair users.

- You're free to make noise in these screenings. 

- Staff are trained and ready to assist with any help you or other audience members may need while you're at the cinema at Barbican.

A visual guide to our cinemas is available on request – just click on the Visual Stories tab on our Accessible Events page. For more information please contact the Box Office.

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

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.