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D is for Distance (12A) + Panel Discussion

Relaxed Screening

A man standing on a hill

Christopher Petit and Emma Matthews embark on an adventurous effort to document the fight for their son against a bureaucratic healthcare system.

Louis Petit suffers a debilitating epilepsy that has shattered his young life and erased his memory of childhood.

Louis’ parents, filmmakers Christopher Petit and Emma Matthews, tell Louis’ ongoing story through a moving archive of personal footage and Jodhi May’s narration. 

A unique essay film moving between the personal and the political, it navigates the labyrinth of medical bureaucracy while reflecting on cinema’s power to preserve, distort and reimagine memory.

Followed by a discussion with filmmaker Emma Matthews and Louis Petit.

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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.