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The Spirit of Liverpool: Reclaiming Women's Histories through Film (11 - 19 May 2019), an exploration into Liverpool's past, present and future through the stories of women. Cinema Nation CIC presented eight days of archive screenings, discussions and workshops to celebrate women's roles in the social transformation of Liverpool and explore how we can collectively create a better, more fair world. 

Past Events

  • The Watermelon Woman (15) plus discussion
    The Watermelon Woman (15) plus discussion
    The Watermelon Woman (15) plus discussion
    Thu, 16 May
    VideOdyssey @ Toxteth TV
    16 May 2019, 19:00 – 22:00
    VideOdyssey @ Toxteth TV, 37-45 Windsor St, Liverpool L8 1XE, UK
    16 May 2019, 19:00 – 22:00
    VideOdyssey @ Toxteth TV, 37-45 Windsor St, Liverpool L8 1XE, UK
    Cheryl Dunye's semi-autobiographical film about her quest to discover a 1930's black actress known only as "The Watermelon Woman", followed by discussion with representatives from Root-ED zine, The Youth Base and WITCH.
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  • Liverpool Women United
    Liverpool Women United
    Liverpool Women United
    Mon, 13 May
    Kitty's Launderette
    13 May 2019, 19:00 – 21:30
    Kitty's Launderette, 77 Grasmere St, Liverpool L5 6RH, UK
    13 May 2019, 19:00 – 21:30
    Kitty's Launderette, 77 Grasmere St, Liverpool L5 6RH, UK
    Inspired by Kitty Wilkinson, a new launderette opens in Anfield with archive films, an illustrated talk and food.
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  • Launch Day: The Seeds of Liverpool
    Launch Day: The Seeds of Liverpool
    Launch Day: The Seeds of Liverpool
    Sat, 11 May
    Toxteth TV
    11 May 2019, 11:00 – 17:00
    Toxteth TV, 37-45 Windsor St, Liverpool L8 1XE, UK
    11 May 2019, 11:00 – 17:00
    Toxteth TV, 37-45 Windsor St, Liverpool L8 1XE, UK
    Join us for to celebrate the launch of the Spirit of Liverpool with seed planting workshop, a guided walk through local women's histories and short archive films.
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